Heathrow and Gatwick Airports

HC Deb 15 April 1964 vol 693 c60W

Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Aviation when he anticipates that Heathrow and Gatwick airports will reach traffic saturation.

Mr. Marten

The Committee appointed to examine the need for a third airport to serve London estimated that this would be required by about 1973. I feel that this estimate is about right.