§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement concerning the arrangements made by the Civil Aviation Authority concerning emergency procedures at London City airport.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe approval of emergency procedures is wholly a matter for the Civil Aviation Authority in conjunction with aerodrome managers. The authority satisfied itself on these procedures before issuing the aerodrome licence.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will place in the Library the emergency orders relating to emergency procedures at London City airport, stating which of the non-airport local emergency services have assented to its provisions.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyCopies of emergency procedure instructions have been sent by the airport management to the local emergency services concerned, who were consulted in drawing them up. Provision of a copy for the Library is a matter for the discretion of the airport managers. I have drawn their attention to the hon. Member's request.