HC Deb 11 April 1951 vol 486 c1002
26. Mr. W. J. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the unsatisfactory arrangements for handling passengers at Nairobi West Airport; and if he contemplates any improvements in the near future.

The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. James Griffiths)

As the result of very considerable expansion of traffic at this airport, which is used by local services only, passenger handling facilities are now inadequate. The question of aerodrome facilities generally for Nairobi is at present under consideration and until a final decision is reached the Kenya Government consider that capital expenditure on improvements at Nairobi West would not be justified.

Mr. Taylor

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is no water-borne sanitation at this aerodrome and that the sanitary arrangements generally are of the most primitive kind? Will he make representations to the Kenya Government to effect an improvement at the earliest date, even if it is only a temporary improvement?

Mr. Griffiths

Yes; as I have said, the aerodrome facilities generally are under consideration by the Kenya Government.