HC Deb 18 December 1963 vol 686 cc215-6W
Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Minister of Aviation what steps he is taking to make the ramp to the passenger exits at the civil airport at Aldergrove in County Antrim safer for passengers, who are in danger of slipping and falling on the slope leading to their aircraft; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Marten

There is no special danger of passengers slipping or falling on the ramp, which has a very gentle slope and a non-slip finish.

Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Minister of Aviation what would be the cost of installing a moving staircase to take passengers from the entrance to the exits on the first floor of the civil airport at Aldergrove in County Antrim.

Mr. Marten

The cost of installing a single direction escalator from the concourse to the first floor, with the necessary building alterations, would be about £20,000. A single direction travelator from the ground level of the pier to the first floor of the terminal building would with necessary alterations, cost a further £26,000.