HC Deb 08 December 1966 vol 737 c1559
23. Mr. Hunt

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he expects the third major airport for London will be in operation.

Mr. Mason

The date depends on the site chosen.

Mr. Hunt

Will the hon. Member be a little more forthcoming? Cannot he give any indication of this? Does not he realise that the diversion of traffic from London Airport represents the only hope that many residents in central London have of a reduction in the intolerable level of noise to which they are subjected?

Mr. Mason

A decision will be taken on this matter quite soon.

Mr. Berry

Will the Minister also bear in mind the fact that by the time this airport is built the large jumbo jets will be operating and that the question of transport between the airport and London is of vital importance? Will he take that fact into consideration in coming to a quick conclusion on this matter?