§ 85. Mr. Willisasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation whether the survey being made by his Department in connection with the consideration of the provision of a new second runway at Prestwick has been completed; when he contemplates that a decision as to the provision of this run, way will be announced; and whether he will give an assurance that any necessary work will be completed before the new and heavier aircraft are available.
Mr. Ivor ThomasA preliminary survey has been completed and as a result it has been decided that a detailed engineering survey must be carried out. This will be put in hand as soon as staff at present engaged on urgent work can be released. The existing runways have already been used by Constellations, but it must be ascertained if they would stand up to intensive use by heavy aircraft.