HC Deb 11 May 1966 vol 728 cc389-90
20. Mr. Stodart

asked the Minister of Aviation when a feasibility survey of a second runway at Turnhouse Airport, Edinburgh, will be begun.

Mr. Snow

Subject to obtaining access to the land it is hoped to start the feasibility survey of the runway this month.

Mr. Stodart

Will the hon. Member give an assurance that he will show the same sense of priority to this as B.E.A., who have said that they regard this matter as one of absolutely top priority?

Mr. Snow

Yes, Sir. The principle of a new runway has been accepted for a long time and the land is being kept under protection for this future requirement.