§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Eastwood (Mr. Stewart), of 6 March,Official Report, columns 550–51, what indications he has received from the BAA about keeping open the passenger terminal at Prestwick airport.
§ Mr. McLoughlinIn its response to my Department's consultation document on Scottish lowland airports policy, BAA plc stated its firm intention to keep Prestwick open. Following my right hon. Friend's announcement of a less restrictive policy for the lowland airports, the BAA chairman said that appropriate terminal and passenger facilities would be provided at Prestwick to meet the demands of the airlines.
§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Eastwood (Mr. Stewart), of 6 March,Official Report, columns 550–51, whether Prestwick airport will be maintained as a diversion airport beyond 1991.
§ Mr. McLoughlinBAA plc has stated its firm intention of keeping Prestwick open. The level of rescue and fire services provided at the airport, which is dictated by the size of aircraft normally using it, will determine its availability to aircraft on diversion.