§ 20. Sir J. Edenasked the Minister of Aviation how much in grants has been paid in the last two years towards the development of local airports; and whether he will give the names of those that have received such assistance.
§ Mr. Marten£2,600,000 has been paid towards the cost of development of Birmingham and Manchester Airports and further support has been promised for these two airports. My right hon. Friend has agreed to pay £250,000 towards improvements of Newcastle and has offered £150,000 towards the development of Middleton St. George. Grants will also, I hope, soon be made in respect of technical improvements at local airports up to a maximum of £200,000.