HC Deb 15 May 1961 vol 640 c912
27. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will state approximately the sum he intends spending on the development and facilities of Abbotsinch Airport.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Aviation (Mr. Geoffrey Rippon)

It is expected that the initial expenditure will be about £1¾ million.

Mr. Rankin

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that that is very much below the sum I anticipated, which was nearer £3 million? Can he assure me that within that sum he will be able to provide sufficient for dealing with any strengthening of the runways which may be found to be necessary; and secondly, will he also be able to provide terminal facilities which are of a character in design, with space and comfort, worthy of the increasing traffic at Renfrew Airport and also worthy of the twentieth century?

Mr. Rippon

We are very economic and we shall be able to provide all the facilities which are necessary.