§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the manufacturer's estimate of the payload of Concorde when it goes into service between Paris and New York and London and New York.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineThe manufacturers are confident that the target pay-load on entry into service of 20,000 lb. between Paris and New York in summer conditions, which is equivalent to about 24,000 lb. between London and New York, will be achieved. Concorde's actual payload will depend on the individual airline's policy towards such aspects as optional equipment, seat layout and operating procedures.