HC Deb 03 March 1983 vol 38 c234W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what feasibility studies have been carried out on the March Ridge site for a Falklands airport; and at what cost.

Mr. Blaker

A preliminary study of a number of potential sites has been carried out. March Ridge—Mount Pleasant—is one of these. It is not possible to identify the costs without disproportionate effort.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the existing Port Stanley runway can take the weight of long-range jets.

Mr. Blaker

No.