HC Deb 24 June 1959 vol 607 cc138-9W
78. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will state his reasons for closing Errol Airport.

Mr. Hay

The aerodrome has been unused for flying for some years. No operator has found it possible to establish air services there, nor are any services in prospect. In these circumstances I cannot justify retaining it in State ownership any longer and the Town Councils of Dundee and Perth have been asked whether they wish to take it over.