HC Deb 14 March 1956 vol 550 cc380-1
52. Sir G. Touche

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how far the proposed curtailment of Government capital expenditure will involve postponement of the work in connection with the development of Gatwick Airport.

Mr. Watkinson

No postponement is involved. The continuing growth of air traffic makes it necessary for Gatwick to be completed by 1958 in order to provide relief for London Airport.

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