§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has had discussions with representatives of 850W British airlines regarding the proposed emphasis on regional airports in international negotiations on traffic rights; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe White Paper on airports policy (Cmnd. 954) made it clear that we are ready to discuss with airlines and airport authorities their plans for developing new routes. Such discussions have already taken place and are continuing in relation to Manchester services.