HC Deb 27 January 1954 vol 522 c1745
50. Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what would now be the cost of constructing fresh runways at Horsham St. Faith Royal Air Force Station on the side of the station further from the city of Norwich so that the use of the runways nearest to the city could be discontinued.

Mr. Ward

Without a detailed survey it would be difficult to give an estimate. For operational reasons, however, we are now considering extending the east-west runway at the airfield, and this will, I think, meet the point which my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind. I hope that we shall shortly be in a position to discuss our proposals with representatives of the city of Norwich and other local interests.