§ 31. Mr. Rankinasked the Minister of Aviation how many of the parties concerned with the facilities to be provided at Abbotsinch Airport and its design have been consulted so far; and how many are still to be consulted.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Aviation (Mr. Geoffrey Rippon)Preliminary consultations with the principal users have been completed.
§ Mr. RankinCan the hon. Gentleman say whether B.E.A., which will be a principal user, has been consulted? Is it the case that B.E.A. wants terminal buildings which will match the needs of aircraft passengers in the age in which we are travelling? Is it the case that the Minister is resisting its proposals and is determined to create a cemented skeleton similar to the present structure at Renfrew Airport?
§ Mr. RipponWe have certainly consulted B.E.A. and there is no divergence of interest between us.
§ Mr. RankinSurely the hon. Gentleman can answer the simple question I put to him. Is there agreement between the Ministry and B.E.A. on the kind of terminal building that is to be created?
§ Mr. RipponWe have been having preliminary discussions and next week we shall have discussions with the architects. There may be points of detail which may arise thereafter. All I am saying is that everything is going according to plan.