HC Deb 07 November 1972 vol 845 cc133-4W
Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what representations he has received from the United States Government following the licensing by the Civil Aviation Authority of "Skytrain" flights on the North Atlantic;

(2) what representations he has received from European Governments following the licensing by the Civil Aviation Authority of "Skytran" flights on the North Atlantic;

(3) what representations he has received from United States supplemental carriers about their operation of flights on the North Atlantic similar to the proposed British "Skytrain" operation.

Mr. Onslow

No representations have been received from the United States Government or from European Governments.

Some aeronautical authorities in Europe have offered informal comments, especially as to timing in relation to other developments. No representations have been received from United States operators: one United States "supplemental" airline gave an indication to my Department, later withdrawn, that it contemplated a similar service.