§ Mr. Bidgoodasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what net profit or loss has resulted from the maintenance and operation of Croydon Airport during each of the years 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 and 1956, respectively.
§ Mr. NeaveThe net cost to the Exchequer of the maintenance and operation of Croydon Airport, including its technical services but excluding capital charges has been as follows:
Financial Year £ 1952–53 56,000 1953–54 48,000 1954–55 47,000 1955–56 46,000 1956–57 72,000