§ 82. Mr. Perkinsasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the reason for the recent transfer of British Airways services from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport?
§ Commander SouthbyI understand that the transfer was necessary as the Gatwick Aerodrome had become so wet, as a result of the exceptional weather conditions, that heavy aircraft such as those used by British Airways cannot for the time being be operated there.
§ Mr. PerkinsWould it not be possible to continue the flooding of this airport in order to make it a terminal air base for the new flying boats?
§ Commander SouthbyIf my hon. Friend really thinks it would be suitable for flying boats, perhaps he will put another question down.