HC Deb 07 June 1985 vol 80 c266W
Mr. Dover

asked the Secretary of State for Transport which airlines will be making use of the facilities of terminal 4 at Heathrow airport.

Mr. Michael Spicer

This is a matter for the British Airports Authority to determine. It s currently having discussions with British Airways and KLM.

Mr. Dover

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when terminal 4 at Heathrow airport will start to be used by airlines; what is its capacity in passengers per year; and by what date this additional capacity will be needed at Heathrow.

Mr. Michael Spicer

This is a matter for the British Airports Authority, but terminal 4 should start to be used by airlines early in 1986. It will be capable of handling 8 million passengers a year. The new terminal will be needed for the 1986 summer season.

Mr. Dover

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when the construction of terminal 4 at Heathrow airport will be completed.

Mr. Michael Spicer

I understand that the main construction work will be completed by the end of July, but fitting out the terminal will not be completed until early 1986.

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