§ 42. Mr. Fletcherasked the Minister of Aviation whether he will give an assurance that he will not authorise the Esso Petroleum Company to undertake any further works at London Airport, in advance of the statutory approval which is being sought by that company under the Bill now before this House.
§ Mr. RipponYes, Sir.
§ Mr. FletcherIn view of the fact that the Private Bill looks like being controversial, is it not rather unfortunate that any part of the work should have been authorised before Parliament has considered the matter?
§ Mr. RipponThe position is that the Bill relates only to work outside the airport boundary.