BRITISH AIRWAYS
Early day motion 261, tabled 17 October 2001 by Lord Bannside (DUP). Signed by 20 members.
That this House deplores the fact that British Airways have chosen to use the 11th September terrorist attacks as justification for withdrawing from the Belfast/London Heathrow route; condemns the refusal by British Airways to release slots at Heathrow Airport which could be used by other airlines for this route; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to provide support to ensure that this level of service can be maintained given the dire consequences of this decision on the economy of Northern Ireland.
Signatures by party: Labour 9, DUP 5, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.