HC Deb 13 May 1963 vol 677 c111W
3. Mr. A. G. Bottomley

asked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science, as representing the Lord President of the Council, if he will make a statement about the proposed seaport and airport for Tees-side, in relation to the future industrial development of the area.

Mr. Denzil Freeth

My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has already announced the decision to make a loan to the Tees Conservancy Commissioners for developments at Lackenby Dock. As to an airport for Tees-side, negotiations are at present in train which I hope will result in the Royal Air Force Station at Middleton St. George being available for some scheduled services by civil airlines.