HC Deb 28 October 1953 vol 518 cc362-3W
50. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is aware that the entrance to London Airport for departing passengers arriving by car is badly signposted, the only signs being for the public enclosure, with the result that many motorists pass the entrance before they have seen it; and if he will arrange for proper signposting to be made both before the entrance and over the gate.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Standard type approach direction signs carrying the wording "LONDON AIRPORT" are already in position on both sides of the road, 25 yards from the main entrance. I am considering whether these can be made more conspicuous. A sign which normally marks the main entrance was taken down recently for repainting but has now been re-erected.

51. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is aware that the roads leading to London Airport are very badly signposted; and if he will arrange that there should be periodic signs for several miles on all the main roads leading to the airport.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

There are over 40 signs which include directions to London Airport on main roads within about five miles from the airport, but I am having a further review made to see if extra signs are necessary.