HC Deb 11 December 1978 vol 960 c34W
Mr. Warren

asked the Minister of State for Overseas Development what action is being taken by the Government to bring the main airport in the Falkland Islands up to international standards required for civil jet transport operations which the Shackleton report recommended as being a pre-requisite of economic development.

Mrs. Hart:

As my hon. Friend informed the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton (Mr. Clark) on 22nd November, the existing airport is adequate for such traffic as can be foreseen at present. I do not propose to initiate any studies for its enlargement until I have a clearer indication of possible economic developments in the area.