§ 52 and 53. Sir Knox Cunninghamasked the Minister of Aviation (1) when he intends to start work on the alterations to and the enlargement of the civil airport at Aldergrove in County Antrim; and if he will give an estimate of the length of time necessary to complete such work;
(2) what are his plans to enable passengers to reach the departure lounge of the civil airport at Aldergrove in County Antrim without having to climb the various flights of stairs at present in use; and when he expects such a change to take place.
§ Mr. StonehouseDetailed design work will be put in hand as soon as we have completed consultation with local interests on the proposed improvements. Construction will then start as soon as possible and should be finished in about264W two years' time. One of the proposed improvements is the provision of a lift between the ground floor and the departure lounge but I cannot say yet exactly when this will be completed within the general scheme.