§ 34. Mr. Perkinsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether any additional airports are contemplated for serving London; and whether any steps will be taken to bring Croydon airport into line with the minimum requirements laid down by the Air Ministry?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Air (Captain Harold Balfour)Heston airport, which is now the property of the Air Ministry, is being progressively enlarged and Fairlop will also be available as an additional airport when it has been completed by the Corporation of the City of London and other possibilities are in prospect. When additional facilities are thus afforded it may be possible to close Croydon temporarily in order to undertake improvements to those features in which the aerodrome falls short of the full requirements now considered desirable. In the meantime, such improvements as can be made without closing the airport have been or are being put in hand.
§ Mr. PerkinsIf I put down a question after the Parliamentary Recess, will my hon. and gallant Friend be able to tell the House what result has been achieved?
§ Captain BalfourIf my hon. Friend will put a question down I hope to be able to give him some further information.