Mr. R. Duckworthasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, in view 361W of the fact that the losses incurred on the operation of municipal aerodromes during 1935–36, according to Ministry of Health Re/urns, led to balances falling on rates to the extent of nearly £100,000, he can give any assurance that during the current year steps will be taken to place these airports on a more remunerative basis?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadAs has been previously stated it is not the policy of His Majesty's Government to give financial assistance for the construction or enlargement of municipal aerodromes or to grant annual subsidies for their upkeep. The Government, however, assists by the provision of wireless, meteorological and control facilities, and has accepted in principle the payment of a contribution towards the capital costs of night-lighting equipment at selected aerodromes.