§ 109. Sir Knox Cunninghamasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the volume of goods passing through the civil airport at Aldergrove in County Antrim during the last convenient three-month period and during a similar period one year ago, respectively; and what steps are being taken to enlarge the accommodation for handling freight at this airport.
§ Mr. MasonGoods passing through Aldergrove Airport during the three months period ending 30th April, 1966, that is before the seamen's strike distorted the figures and for the corresponding period in 1965 amounted to 4,701 short tons and 2,789 short tons respectively. The freight handling accommodation has been nearly trebled this year and plans are being prepared for a new building for the freight agents. The freight area will be further developed to keep pace with the increase in demand.