§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the total cost to the Civil Aviation Authority associated with the operation of the London City airport.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyAir traffic approach control is provided under contract by the Civil Aviation Authority to London City airport. The cost is a commercial matter which is confidential to the airport and the authority. The costs for the provision of en route air traffic services are recovered from aircraft operators through charges. The proportion of these costs attributed to flights using a particular airport are not readily available.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what charges were made on, or contributed from, public funds for the planning, construction and operation of London City airport.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyLondon City Airport is owned and financed by the private sector. No contribution has been made from public funds to its planning, construction and operation. Some costs fell on public funds in respect of the planning inquiry and in providing services such as customs and immigration facilities. It is not possible to estimate such costs without disproportionate expenditure.