§ 47. Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to reduce delays to air travellers at British airports this summer; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Civil Aviation Authority set out the strategy of the national air traffic services for relieving congestion in 1989 and the years to 1995 in its advice "Strategies for Making Good Use of Airspace 1989–95". This was published last December and copies placed in the Library.
The United Kingdom is also working with other European countries in the International Civil Aviation Organisation and in Eurocontrol to improve co-operation and co-ordination between air traffic services. An improved air traffic flow management system was recently brought into operation in readiness for summer traffic levels.