HC Deb 23 October 1968 vol 770 cc1278-9
44. Mr. George Jeger

asked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from local authorities and organisations regarding the conversion of Lindholme Royal Air Force Station to civilian use, and the creation of a new South-Yorkshire airport in the Goole-Thorne area; what reply he has sent; and what action he proposes to take.

The Minister of State, Board of Trade (Mr. William Rodgers)

I have received no representations about the conversion of Lindholme to civil use. I understand that proposals for an airport in the Goole/Thorne area have been forwarded to the Commission on the Third London Airport. The Commission will no doubt take account of them.

Mr. Jeger

In view of the necessity for improving transport to South Yorkshire, will the Board of Trade give every encouragement to the establishment of a civil airport in this area?

Mr. Rodgers

I am entirely in favour of every measure which can reasonably be taken to provide adequate air facilities in South Yorkshire and elsewhere. In so far as we can, we shall certainly help, although I think that the immediate proposals are concerned with a period still some distance away.