asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will place in the Library details of all local representations made during the last five years against the possibility of building the third London airport at Maplin; and if he will make a statement.
A complete analysis of representations over the last five years could be undertaken only at disproportionate cost. However, during the consultations which preceded the publication of the airports policy White Paper, and against the background of the Government's decision to abandon the Maplin project, 68 organisations in Essex contributed their views. Of these, three were in favour of building an airport at Maplin
Airways helicopter search and rescue unit based at Aberdeen under contract to Her Majesty's coastguard during its operational period between 1 December 1971 and 31 December 1978; and what official recognition his Department has made, or intends to make, of their achievements.
The unit flew 98 missions and uplifted 190 persons in the period. The Department of Trade's rescue shield has twice been awarded to the unit and three awards of the Queen's Commendation have been made to individuals.