HC Deb 08 July 1936 vol 314 cc1223-4W
Mr. ROLAND ROBINSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what is the average loss shown by the airports in Great Britain during each of the years 1933, 1934, and 1935?

Sir P. SASSOON

I assume that my hon. Friend is referring to aerodromes licensed for public use. Some of these are municipal aerodromes, others are in private ownership, and in neither case are accounts rendered to the Air Ministry. I regret, therefore, that I am not in a position to furnish him with the information which he requires.

Mr. ROLAND ROBINSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many airports were opened in Great Britain during each of the years 1933, 1934, and 1935?

Sir P. SASSOON

The number of aerodromes licensed for public use which were opened in Great Britain during the three years mentioned were 10, 9 and 8 respectively.

Mr. ROLAND ROBINSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many airports in Great Britain are owned by municipal corporations and how many are owned by private enterprise?

Sir P. SASSOON

Of the aerodromes in Great Britain now licensed for public use 29 are owned by municipal corporations and 25 are in private ownership. There are, in addition, three state-owned aerodromes licensed for public use.