§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister for Trade if he will take steps to secure the continuance of the London to Inverness domestic air service.
§ Mr. SproatFollowing the announcement by British Airways that they intended to withdraw from this route in spring 1983, three applications from private sector airlines were swiftly made to the Civil Aviation Authority for a licence to operate this service. A public hearing is to be held in January. The normal licensing procedures must be allowed to proceed. The three private sector airlines are Dan-Air, British Midland Airways and G B Airways.