HC Deb 18 May 1989 vol 153 cc304-5W
Mr. Allan Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will place in the Library a copy of the survey of Scottish opinion which his office conducted in relation to the request by BAA plc for a review of Scottish lowland airports policy.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

No such survey of Scottish opinion has been carried out by the Scottish Office. In reaching his decision on BAA's request for a review of the Scottish lowlands airports policy, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport took into account the support for maintaining the present status of Prestwick airport which had been expressed by representatives of all political parties, as well as other considerations.