§ 18. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation what is the latest position regarding modernisation of runways at Prestwick.
§ Mr. LindgrenRunway strengthening to enable Prestwick to take aircraft of Stratocruiser weight was completed in December, 1948.
§ Colonel HutchisonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the local authorities complain that the lack of information as to 904 what the plans are for the modernisation of the runways at Prestwick, is at the present time holding up housing schemes?
§ Mr. LindgrenLack of definite knowledge, yes, Sir. An engineering survey has taken place; consultation is taking place with local authorities in the area in connection with the construction of a third runway. The only lack of information is in respect of the siting of this third runway, but we hope that the issue will be clear at the end of this month.