§ 52. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what estimates have been prepared of the additional road traffic which will be generated by the operation of London Airport at full scale.
§ Mr. MolsonIt has been estimated that in 1960, with the Airport in operation at full scale in peak hours, some 2,000 2146 to 2,500 vehicles per hour will enter or leave the airport. About 1,600 vehicles will use the Bath Road, 1,200 to the east and 400 to the west of the Airport entrances. Actual counts made in 1951 showed 620 vehicles per peak hour, of which 390 used the Bath Road, 280 to the east and 110 to the west.
§ Mr. ErrollCan the Minister say what plans are therefore being made to improve the road approaches to this Airport?
§ Mr. MolsonAs I said in reply to a Question on 21st June, we believe that for the immediate future the Bath Road will be adequate to carry the additional traffic.
§ Mr. LindgrenCan the Minister say what progress has been made with the extension of tube railway facilities to give passengers access to the Airport and thus avoid road approaches?
§ Mr. MolsonI could not say without notice.