HC Deb 02 June 1965 vol 713 c230W
101. Mr. W. T. Williams

asked the Minister of Aviation what consideration he has given to the possibility of using the former United States air base at Burtonwood as an international civil airport, and with what result.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Provision of new aerodromes is primarily a matter for local interests. Lancashire County Council have for some time been considering the possibility of a civil aerodrome at Burtonwood and have discussed the matter with my Department. There are, however, substantial difficulties, including the serious effect which an aerodrome at Burtonwood would have on the existing aerodromes at Manchester and Liverpool. The proposal is now being considered by the North West Economic Planning Council.