§ 27. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the extent so far of the industrial action taken by air traffic controllers; and what is the cost thereof to the airlines, the Civil Aviation Authority and his Department.
§ Mr. EyreThere was a one-day stoppage on 9 March but even then several flights took place. Otherwise stoppages have varied in extent from day to day and from unit to unit. Losses by airlines are likely to be substantial, but detailed figures are not yet available. Loss of revenue to the Civil Aviation Authority has mainly been in the form of fees for landing and for aerodrome and navigation services. Up to the middle of May, this has been of the order of £250,000. There has been no significant additional cost to the Department of Trade.