HC Deb 03 March 2004 vol 418 cc982-3W
Mr. Challen

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what research her Department has conducted on the potential(a) environmental and (b) economic benefits that could be derived from dirigibles in meeting future aviation needs. [157702]

Mr. McNulty

I have been asked to reply.

None. We do not envisage that dirigibles will play a significant role, if any, in meeting future air passenger transport needs.