§ 54. Mr. Rankinasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is aware that the local authorities concerned in the reconstruction at Prestwick Airport are strongly in favour of a tunnel under the main runway; and if he will take note of their views on this and other aspects of the proposed alterations.
§ Mr. NeaveYes, Sir. Our Controller of Ground Services met representatives of the local authorities last week to hear their views on these matters.
§ Mr. RankinThen is the Joint Parliamentary Secretary aware that at that conference the local authorities were unanimous in their view that the road should be tunnelled under the western end of the main runway, and that there should also be a rail link? In view of the great interest in this redevelopment which is shown in Scotland, will the hon. Gentleman pay every attention to the views of the local authorities?
§ Mr. NeaveYes, Sir, I certainly will. I am aware that there are strong feelings in favour of a tunnel.