HC Deb 22 February 1955 vol 537 c150W
Mr. Hannan

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he expects a second runway at Prestwick Airport to be in operation.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The runway, without its associated taxi track, should come into limited use in the autumn of this year. Work should be completed in the spring of 1956.

Mr. Hannan

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will make a statement on the future development of Prestwick Airport.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

When the new runway is complete the aerodrome's runways and taxi tracks should be able to meet all foreseeable needs. A new control tower is planned to come into use in 1956. Sketch plans are being prepared for a new terminal building which will become necessary in the course of the next few years.