HC Deb 11 July 1960 vol 626 c65W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware that London is the only capital city in the world with no airport for private light aeroplanes, that London's proximity to the continent of Europe encourages tourist trade for light aeroplanes, and that this inadequacy frustrates such traffic and deprives the United Kingdom of foreign currency and trade; and if he will take immediate steps during this summer holiday season to rectify this inadequacy.

Mr. Sandys

There are a number of aerodromes available for private aircraft in the vicinity of London. These include, within a 25 miles radius, Denham, Leavesden, Elstree, Panshanger, Stapleford Tawney, Biggin Hill, Fair-oaks and Gatwick.