Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2008. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2008 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

George W. Bush: Heathrow Airport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many flights were (a) cancelled and (b) delayed at Heathrow Airport as a result of the recent arrival of President Bush; and what the average time of delay was.

Answer: [holding answer 30 June 2008]: We have been advised by BAA that 68 flights in total (32 arrivals and 36 departures) were cancelled on 15 and 16 June, which were the dates of the President's arrival and departure.NATS have advised that they are unable to provide detailed information on the average time of delay to affected aircraft without further analysis. As this is an operational matter for NATS, I suggest the hon. Member directs his inquiry to the Chief Executive of NATS.

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