HC Deb 16 February 1938 vol 331 cc1875-6
57. Mr. Day

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether there have been any new Customs aerodromes approved during the three years ended at the last convenient date; and whether arrangements have now been made at the principal aerodromes situated on the coast for the Customs clearance of passenger traffic?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

Since 1st January, 1935, eight new Customs aerodromes have been approved. Customs facilities are provided at those aerodromes on or near the coast where there is a reasonable demand for them. I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of aerodromes at which Customs facilities are now provided.

Mr. Day

Is it contemplated to introduce Customs clearance arrangements at all the principal aerodromes?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

If the hon. Member looks at the list which will be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT he will see that it is a very extensive one.

Following is the list:

Bedford (Cardington).

Blackpool.

Brighton, Hove and Worthing.

Bristol.

Cardiff.

Carlisle.

Doncaster.

Exeter.

Gatwick.

Gravesend.

Harwich.

Hull.

Leicester.

Liverpool (Mersey).

Liverpool (Speke).

London (Croydon).

London (Heston).

Lympne.

Manchester.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Newtownards.

Plymouth.

Portsmouth.

Ramsgate.

Renfrew.

Ronaldsway (Isle of Man).

Southampton.

Southamptoin Water.