§ 80. Mr. Mulleyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what progress has been made in alterations to the Queen's Building, London Airport, to make the office accommodation suitable for the workers concerned; what the total cost will be, and by whom it will be borne; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI have no evidence which suggests that the office and other accommodation in the Queen's Building at London Airport is not fit for occupation. Much of it has, in fact, been 195W occupied. As however B.E.A. have asked for and are prepared to meat the cost of certain modifications, these will be carried out as quickly as possible. The estimated cost is £40,000.
§ Sir A. V. Harveyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will make a statement on the future development of London Airport.
§ Mr. WatkinsonMy predecessor set up a committee under the chairmanship of Sir Eric Millbourn to make recommendations for the next phase of development at London Airport. I have now received the Committee's report and, as it is of considerable public interest, it is being published. Copies will be available in the Vote Office tomorrow and will be on sale to the public at the Stationery Office the following day.
The Committee's proposals are detailed and far-reaching, and I am sure all those concerned with civil aviation will wish to study them closely. The economic implications of the recommendations are being carefully considered. Meanwhile, publication of the report does not bind the Government to accept its recommendations.