§ 33. Mr. Crouchasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation how many airports have been taken over by his Department; and how many more they contemplate taking over.
§ Mr. BeswickThirty-two aerodromes have been taken over by my Department. The programme is still under review, but it is unlikely that the present total will be exceeded.
§ Mr. CrouchWill the Minister bear in mind that there could have been great economy if some of the smaller airports had been run by private enterprise?
§ Mr. BeswickThere is no reason why some of the smaller airports should not now be run by private enterprise.
§ Colonel Gomme-DuncanCan the Minister say whether this includes the excellent airport at Perth, which has hitherto been neglected.