§ 18. Lord APSLEYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is taking any action, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport, local authorities, the London Traffic Board, and railway, tube and omnibus undertakings, to secure better and cheaper communications between the various aerodromes around London and the City; and whether he is pursuing a similar policy with regard to provincial towns?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThere are, of course, very definite limits to what a public Department can do in such a matter as improving communications between aerodromes and busy centres, but the point is kept constantly in view. For instance, in discussion with local authorities on town planning and road schemes, it is the practice of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Transport to direct attention to the need of adequate means of access to aerodromes, and the Air Ministry specially stresses the point in advising local authorities as to the selection of aerodrome sites.
§ Lord APSLEYAre the Government taking any active steps to secure the cooperation of the Ministry of Transport and local authorities and other bodies?
§ Sir P. SASSOONYes, we are continually doing so.