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5.
Mr. Wingfield Digby
asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will give a general direction, in the public interest, to British European Airways not to discontinue services from airports in the South-West.
Mr. Stonehouse
No, Sir. Decisions on particular services are matters for the board of B.E.A.
Mr. Digby
Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind the needs of the South-West and reconsider the desirability of concentrating airports in the built-up areas where the maximum nuisance is caused to householders?
Mr. Stonehouse
I think that that anticipates Question No. 8, and I shall reply to it on that.