HC Deb 15 November 1982 vol 32 cc1-2W
Mr. Montgomery

asked the Minister for Trade if he will allow cargo to be carried by passenger charter airlines operating between Canada and United Kingdom provincial airports; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sproat

As part of my Department's continuing policy of liberalisation in aviation matters, I have now decided, after a careful examination of the various airport and airlines interests involved, and in the light of discussions with the Canadian authorities, to propose to the Canadians arrangements to allow passenger charter airlines to carry cargo between Canada and United Kingdom airports outside London with effect from 1 April 1983.

Certain restrictions will apply to the carriage of cargo from Canada to the United Kingdom in view of the limited freedom which the Canadians are prepared to allow United Kingdom cargo airlines operating from Canada. I hope that the Canadians will agree to dispense with these limitations in due course. I believe that this decision will be particularly welcome at Manchester.

Mr. Corrie

asked the Minister for Trade if he will allow cargo to be carried by passenger charter airlines operating between Canada and United Kingdom provincial airports; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sproat

As part of my Department's continuing policy of liberalisation in aviation matters, I have now decided, after a careful examination of the various airport and airlines interests involved, and in the light of discussions with the Canadian authorities, to propose to the Canadians arrangements to allow passenger charter airlines to carry cargo between Canada and United Kingdom airports outside London with effect from 1 April 1983.

Certain restrictions will apply to the carriage of cargo from Canada to the United Kingdom in view of the limited freedom which the Canadians are prepared to allow United Kingdom cargo airlines operating from Canada. I hope that the Canadians will agree to dispense with these limitations in due course. I believe that this decision will be particularly welcome at Prestwick.