§ 48. Mr. F. Willeyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will make a statement regarding an international airport to serve the North-East area.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe municipal airport at Woolsington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is adequate for the foreseeable needs of international air services for the North-East of England. I am, however, continuing to safeguard the site at Boldon against surface development which might prejudice its use at some future time.
§ Mr. WilleyWhilst appreciating the present difficulties and whilst thanking the Minister for his assurance, may I ask if he will keep the matter under constant review because the North-East is unfortunately placed so far as airports are concerned?
§ Mr. D. JonesIn the absence of an international airport, will the right hon. Gentleman remember that Tees-side is 30 miles from Woolsington and therefore persuade the Treasury to authorise Customs facilities for Greatham?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThat is another question, but I can say that the matter is under review.