§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what financial assistance has been asked for by the Board of the Northern Ireland Airport; and what amount will be given to help with the development of the Aldergrove 338W Airport to meet the anticipated number of passengers.
§ Mr. ConcannonThe latest forecasts of air traffic show a sharp decline compared with earlier forecasts. Accordingly the development proposals of the Northern Ireland Airports Company are being urgently reappraised, and no decision has yet been reached about financial assistance from the Government.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated number of passengers who are expected to and from Aldergrove Airport in each of the next three years.
§ Mr. ConcannonThe latest forecasts of the numbers of passengers are:
1975 1,380,000 1976 1,452,000 1977 1,528,000 These forecasts are, however, being further reviewed.