HC Deb 26 October 1971 vol 823 cc316-7W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has to ensure a greater degree of air safety in the vicinity of British airports.

Mr. Noble

The level of air safety near United Kingdom airports is already very high. This is achieved, in the case of major airports, by setting up control zones and special rules zones to exercise positive control of traffic in the area, and by providing airport radars, instrument landing systems, and other technical aids. The scale and sophistication of these facilities, and of associated flight procedures, are kept under continuous review.