HC Deb 03 July 1979 vol 969 cc540-1W
Mr. Wickenden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will urge the Civil Aviation Authority, in deciding whether to renew the licence for the Heathrow-Gatwick helicopter link, to give full weight to environmental considerations.

Mr. Tebbit

It is not for me to do so. The authority must reach its decision in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Act 1971 and the Civil Aviation Authority Regulations 1972.

Mr. Wickenden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade, in respect of the first year of operation of the Heathrow-Gatwick helicopter link, (1) how many flights took place; what was the total number of passengers carried; what were the total losses incurred; how much fuel was used; and how many complaints were received from members of the public;

(2) what was the fare charged per passenger carried; what was the cost including overheads of carrying each passenger; how much fuel was used per passenger; and what would be the cost per passenger of providing a chauffeur driven car for each pair of passengers.

Mr. Tebbit

These are matters for the British Airports Authority.

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