HC Deb 03 February 1969 vol 777 cc3-4
12. Mr. Dodd-Parker

asked the Minister of Transport what consideration is being given to the provision of landing strips for light and short take-off and landing aircraft and helicopters at or near service stations on motorways.

Mr. Bob Brown

None, Sir.

Mr. Dodd-Parker

In view of the interest in this, shown by the number of telephone calls I have received since it was mentioned on the B.B.C. this morning, will the Minister undertake to earmark land alongside service stations and receive representations so that this matter can be looked into?

Mr. Brown

That is a completely different question. The Question refers to service stations as such.

Mr. J. H. Osborn

Is the Minister aware that there is a site near a motorway intersection, namely, M1 and M18, and near a service station at Todwick close to Sheffield, where the local authority wishes to purchase the land? Will he give that project every encouragement?

Mr. Brown

This will receive consideration as and when we hear from the local authority concerned.