HC Deb 15 November 1971 vol 826 cc7-8W
48. Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give a general direction to the British Overseas Airways Corporation not to use its aircraft for short round-trip pleasure flights on Sundays.

49. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will issue a general direction to the British Airports Authority to prohibit short round-trip pleasure flights from its airports on Sundays.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Only three further flights are planned for this year. They will result in only a very small addition to the total disturbance and I do not feel justified in seeking to stop them. But I know there is some public feeling on this issue and I intend, therefore, to discuss with the organisers whether they propose to continue to seek such flights in future.