§ 30. Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to what extent he has been consulted about the proposals to adapt Stornoway Airport for the purposes of a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation base; and if he will make a statement about the future of the airfield for civil aviation.
§ Mr. HayMy right hon. Friend has agreed that Stornoway could be considered for development for use by NA.T.O. in war time, and I understand that a report based on a survey of the airfield is now being examined. If any development is carried out, the interests of civil aviation will be safeguarded.