HC Deb 24 February 1965 vol 707 cc113-4W
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Minister of Aviation what is the charge per day for car parking at Renfrew Airport; and if he will give charges made for comparable facilities by other airports in the United Kingdom for which he is responsible.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

The charge per day for car parking at Renfrew airport is seven shillings and sixpence.

Charges at other State-owned airports are as follows:

  • London (Heathrow)—ten shillings for 24 hours; one pound per day thereafter.
  • London (Gatwick)—five shillings.
  • Prestwick—three shillings.
  • Edinburgh (Turnhouse)—three shillings (seven shillings and sixpence from 1st April, 1965).
  • Wick—two shillings and sixpence.
  • Belfast (Aldergrove)—two shillings and sixpence.
  • Bournemouth (Hurn)—two shillings and sixpence.
  • Cardiff (Rhoose)—two shillings.
  • Inverness (Dalcross)—one shilling.

At the remaining State-owned airports, no charge is levied for car parking. Car parking charges are reviewed at frequent intervals.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Minister of Aviation how many airports in his control lease car parks to concessionaires.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

The car parks are wholly let to concessionaires at six airports, and partly let at one.