§ 12. Mr. Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has for promoting future growth of civil aviation in Wales and for improving airport facilities.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe newly-established Civil Aviation Authority will have the task of securing the general development of civil air transport in Wales as elsewhere in the United Kingdom. The improvement of individual aerodrome facilities is primarily a matter for the local authorities concerned.
§ Mr. GowerWhy is there now no advisory council for civil aviation in Wales, and why does the Welsh Council appear to have no special sub-committee dealing with this matter? When the Cabinet considers Government expenditure on civil aviation, will the Secretary of State bring to its attention the fact that there has been a much smaller expenditure on civil aviation in Wales than in any other part of the United Kingdom?
§ Mr. ThomasAs my hon. Friend knows, the Welsh Council has taken over the functions of the previous council and now has before it a report on this matter which it is carefully considering. I am in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister for Trade.