HC Deb 10 December 1973 vol 866 cc13-4W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has recently had with EEC countries regarding the computer industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chataway

I met my French and German opposite numbers in November 1972 to exchange views on computer industry matters. Since then officials of the three countries have had further discussions on matters of mutual interest. Preliminary discussions about a possible EEC policy for the computer industry have also been held with the officials of the EEC Commission and of the other

1971 1972 1973
Landings Departures Landings Departures Landings Departures
April … … 314 238 364 31 427 23
May … … 283 235 436 36 463 25
June … … 265 239 532 84 559 69
July … … 337 254 605 120 563 50
August … … 306 220 605 96 515 42
September … … 332 231 546 115 504 35
October … … 310 221 485 34 380 21
Total … … 2,147 1,638 3,573 516 3,411 265

Mr. Jessel

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is now able to announce the restrictions on night jet movements at Heathrow for summer 1974.

Mr. Onslow

Following upon the 10 per cent. reduction in summer night jet movements at Heathrow this year as compared with 1972, the aim will be to limit such movements in 1974 to 3,300, a member States. A copy of a policy paper put to the Council by the EEC Commission has recently been received and is at present under consideration.