§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what grounds he has insisted that the British Airways Board should allow private capital to be invested in its operation for the helicopter service of North Sea oil rigs.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineI have discussed this option with the British Airways Board as one way of relieving the pressure on public expenditure. The British Airways Board has itself put to me a similar proposal for expansion of its overseas helicopter activities. In neither case has any decision been taken to proceed.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what negotiations he is having with Bristo Ltd. for the supply of helicopter services in the North Sea, currently operated by British Airways.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineNone.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he is having with foreign contractors on the supply of helicopter services to North Sea oil rigs.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineNone.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the conditions on which he is prepared to authorise British Airways to expand its helicopter services to North Sea oil rigs.