HC Deb 16 October 1973 vol 861 c45W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, for the purposes of comparative study of current United Kingdom developments, he will ascertain the reasons why the French Government have decided to close Le Bourget when the new Roissy airport is fully commissioned.

Mr. Onslow

I understand that, in view of the close proximity of Roissy to Le Bourget, it will no longer be possible to integrate the conflicting patterns of airline traffic from the two airports when the second runway is opened at Roissy in 1978. It is therefore part of the planned development of Roissy that upon commission of the second runway Le Bourget will be closed to public transport movements. Le Bourget will, however, continue in operation for general aviation purposes.