HC Deb 01 August 1980 vol 989 cc877-8W
Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the future of Biggin Hill airport, in the light of the report of the national air traffic service on the proposals submitted by the London borough of Bromley for the development of the airport.

Mr. Tebbit

The London borough of Bromley has decided to abandon its plans for a major increase in business flying at Biggin Hill airport in the light of the advice of the national air traffic service regarding air traffic control requirements. The future use of the airport is for the council to decide, but I can see no practical reason why it should not continue to play a useful role in handling general and business aviation.

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