HC Deb 07 March 1956 vol 549 c200W
69. Mr. D. Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what reply he has given to the representations that have been made to him about bringing the Bridgetown, Barbados, aerodrome up to international standards.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I have not received any recent representations about this airport. It is already used by Stratocruiser aircraft, among others, and the runway is now being strengthened to carry these aircraft at their maximum permissible weight. It is also proposed to extend the runway from 6,000 feet to 7,000 feet.