§ 20. Mr. Derek Walker-Smithasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation when it is expected that work will be complete on the main runways at London Airport.
§ Mr. BeswickThe runways south of the Bath Road will be complete about the end of 1952, and the dual parallel runway system should be in operation by the beginning of 1953.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithHow does that fit in with the contemplated times?
§ Mr. BeswickIt is running pretty well to schedule.
§ 21. Mr. Walker-Smithasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if it is proposed to publish the estimated cost of the permanent terminal buildings at London Airport, the architect to which has just been appointed.
§ Mr. BeswickNo, Sir.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithWhen the Parliamentary Secretary says "No, Sir," would he explain whether it is because the figures are not available or because he wishes to conceal them from the House?
§ Mr. BeswickThis contract will go out to competitive tender, and it would seem to me quite wrong to give the Departmental attitude before the tenders are received.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithCould the Parliamentary Secretary say when it is proposed that this contract should go out for tender, and what conditions will be attached to tendering for it?
§ Mr. BeswickIf that question is put down I will answer it.