HC Deb 06 November 1987 vol 121 cc900-1W
Mr. Devlin

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he intends to license further operators to fly to London's City airport; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

It is for individual air transport operators to apply to the Civil Aviation Authority for the necessary air transport licences if they consider that there is a demand for further services from London City airport.

Mr. Devlin

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if approval has been given for a flight route from (a) Teesside airport and (b) Newcastle airport to London City airport; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

No air transport operator has applied to the Civil Aviation Authority for an air transport licence to provide a service between either Teesside or Newcastle and London City airport.