§ Mr. Burkeasked the Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that the Government of Eire propose to build an air port on the Shannon as a terminal for the Transatlantic route; and what progress is being made in the building of a terminal air port in this country.
§ Sir A. SinclairYes, Sir. I am aware that the Government of Eire propose to develop an airport on the Shannon for use by Transatlantic air services. The main terminal airport in the United Kingdom for long-distance services after the war is likely to be chosen from the many large airfields which are being used or developed for military purposes and are suitable and capable of adaptation to meet civil needs.