§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what approaches have been made to him by British Airways in connection with leasing of Boeing 737–200 aircraft; and what information he has called for from them;
(2) if he will make statement on Her Majesty's Government involvement in the leasing of Boeing 737–200 aircraft by British Airways.
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§ Mr. David MitchellThe British Airways board sought the Secretary of State's approval to acquire 14 Boeing 737–200 aircraft on a short-term lease. Following discussions with British Airways on the proposal the Secretary of State gave his consent. British Airways has emphasised that the short-term lease provides it with flexibility to review its requirements for the late 1980s and early 1990s, when the next generation of short-stage aircraft, including the A320 Airbus becomes available.