INVERNESS-LONDON AIR SERVICES

Early day motion 225, tabled 15 October 2001 by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 23 members.

That this House recognises the huge significance of direct links between Inverness Airport and London hub airports to the economic and social well being of the Highlands & Highlands, particularly in tourism, exports, the business economy and employment; expresses its grave concern at the possible threat to the loss of landing slots at Gatwick; seeks not only to preserve such links but also to restore similar slots at Heathrow; and calls on the Government to protect the Inverness-London routes with a public service obligation order.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Scottish National Party 5, Liberal Democrat 4, UUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1.