§ 23. Mr. Edgar Granvilleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Aircraft Production, as representing the 777 Minister for Civil Aviation, if he has concluded his inquiries into the future set-up of civil aviation in this country; and whether he is now prepared to make a statement of policy.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe answer to the first part of this Question is in the negative. My Noble Friend is anxious to make a statement on Government policy as soon as he can. But the Government consider, and I am sure the House will agree, that this statement should be as informative as possible. As soon, therefore, as my Noble Friend is able to do so a full statement will be made. It will probably be convenient to issue a White Paper.
§ Mr. GranvilleIs it the intention of the Minister for Civil Aviation or of the Government to make a statement of Government policy before the Minister leaves for the South African conference on civil aviation, and will the statement include the future airports?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIt is hoped that a statement will be made before my Noble Friend leaves for the South Africa Conference. It will be issued as a White Paper, and, if there is an adequate desire, arrangements will be made to discuss it.