§ Mr. Allan StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what analysis he has made of the consequences for the Scottish economy of(a) continuation of the present Scottish lowland airports policy and (b) a policy of allowing airlines to choose airports for use for long haul flights.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 18 May 1989]: In commenting to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport on BAA's request for a review of the Scottish lowland airports policy, my right hon. and learned Friend took into account the effects on the economy as well as the environmental effects and other factors.