HC Deb 29 October 1992 vol 212 c805W
24. Mr. Clifford Forsythe

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on future plans for Belfast international airport.

Mr. Atkins

On 20 November 1991, my predecessor announced the Government's plans to sell the publicly-owned company which operates Belfast international airport. Legislation is being prepared to give effect to the privatisation and a draft order will be published in May 1993. The timetable envisages the order being made in the spring of 1994 with the sale of the company taking place during the summer of that year.

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