HC Deb 23 January 1978 vol 942 cc476-7W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish a table of prices charged for first-class one-way fares on normal commercial flights between London Heathrow and Glasgow at 1st April in each of the years 1970 to 1977, respectively, showing the percentage increase between one year and the next.

Mr. Clinton Davis

First class one-way fares London (Heathrow)—Glasgow:

Date Fare Percentage change over previous year (approximate)
£
1st April 1970 15.00
1st April 1971 16.50 10
1st April 1972 18.20 10
1st April 1973 19.05 5
1st April 1974 22.90 20
1st April 1975* 28.50 24
1st April 1976* 35.00 23
1st April 1977* 43.00 23
* The fares shown are those approved by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Since 12th January 1975 the London (Heathrow)—Glasgow service has been one class only, listed as "Economy", being a shuttle operation.