HC Deb 27 February 1978 vol 945 cc21-2W
Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how far the Heathrow air traffic control zone extends west of London Airport; and to what extent military aircraft are allowed to operate within the zone in peacetime.

Mr. Clinton Davis

I assume that the Question refers to the London control zone which extends 14 nautical miles to the west of Heathrow airport. Military aircraft are allowed to operate within the London control zone under the same con-

Mr. Clinton Davis

The number of limited companies newly registered during 1977 were as follows:

ditions as apply to civil aircraft and normally follow the same procedures.