§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) what percentage of imports into the United Kingdom came from Commonwealth countries in each of the past 10 years;
(2) what percentage of exports from the United Kingdom went to Commonwealth countries in each of the past 10 years.
§ Mr. MeacherFollowing is the information for the Commonwealth as currently constituted:
from Edinburgh over the question of North Atlantic flights; which authorities and individuals formed the delegation; what case they made for Edinburgh taking 475W North Atlantic traffic; if the implications for Prestwick airport were considered; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisOn 19th July I received a deputation of members and officials from the Lothian regional council led by Convenor Crichton to hear their case for the removal of certain restrictions on the operation of transatlantic air services into Edinburgh airport. I undertook to consider the council's representations, but I emphasised particularly the Government's concern about the consequences for Prestwick and their conviction that this was a matter which the proposed Scottish Assembly would wish to examine.