39. Earl of Dalkeithasked the President of the Board of Trade what investigations he has carried out into the need to provide new or adapted runways at Turnhouse Airport to meet operational 329W requirements from 1970 onwards; whether he will publish his findings; and what is the latest date on which the necessary work must be started in order to ensure completion by 1970.
§ Mr. MasonI have examined the runway requirements for the types of aircraft and services likely to be operated at Turnhouse from 1970. I consider that the existing runways will be adequate for some years, but I am keeping the matter under review.
§ 47. Mr. Stodartasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to ensure that Turnhouse Airport, Edinburgh, is capable of handling those aircraft which are likely to replace the turbo-prop and small jet ones now using it.
§ Mr. MasonI consider that the present runways will be adequate for the new types of aircraft for some years after 1970 but I am keeping the matter under review. A new terminal building will be needed to meet the increase in traffic and preliminary planning is now in hand.