HC Deb 10 December 1973 vol 866 c9W
45. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, during the period of fuel shortage, he will order the cancellation of all test and other flights by Concorde.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

No.

Mr. Robert Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will authorise the exhibitors at the British Builders and Contractors Equipment Exhibition being held at Dubai Airport from 16th to 23rd March 1974 to travel to and from Dubai in Concorde.

Mr. Onslow

It is not possible to arrange this because all Concorde aircraft are fully committed to the flight development programme during this period.