§ 13. Mr. Fortescueasked the President of the Board of Trade what progress he has made towards the establishment of a national airports plan.
§ Mr. William RodgersWe are considering how best to formulate future policy for airport development, but we must take account of the report of the Edwards Committee before final decisions.
§ Mr. FortescueWill the hon. Gentleman accept that it is an essential part of his duty not only to discourage airports in some places but actively to encourage them in others?
§ Mr. RodgersI welcome the hon. Gentleman's support for planning.