Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Stewart (Labour), on Wednesday, 30 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 112 members in total.
REGIONAL AIR SERVICES
That this House recognises the importance of direct air links between regional airports and London as a vital element in an integrated transport policy; acknowledges the role of Heathrow and Gatwick as key European hub airports with unrivalled interlining capability with medium and long haul destinations; notes the relationship between strong Heathrow/regional links and tourism, inward investment, movement of cargo and efficient business communications; further notes the transfer of Heathrow slots by airline companies from domestic services to international destinations; and urges Her Majesty's Government to consider utilising the Public Service Obligations designation on key strategic routes in order to retain or enhance regional air services.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received an amendment.
- REGIONAL AIR SERVICES (779A1)
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The Early day motion has received an amendment
sponsored by
Ray Powell
(primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 6 July 1999.
It has been signed by
1 members in total.
- at end add 'such as Cardiff Airport.'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 779
- 779A1
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Air routes Regional airports London airports
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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