HC Deb 22 December 1997 vol 303 c432W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what has been the(a) number and (b) percentage of aborted landings at Heathrow in each of the last three years. [21893]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The number and percentage of missed approaches at Heathrow airport for each of the last three years is as follows:

  • 1995: a total of 446 or 0.20 per cent.;
  • 1996: a total of 526 or 0.24 per cent.; and
  • 1997: (to 30 November) a total of 487 or 0.24 per cent.