HC Deb 20 December 1966 vol 738 c305W
Earl of Dalkeith

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will seek discussions with State and private airline operators, respectively, concorning the adequacy of Turnhouse Airport's main runway for meeting the requirements of the next generation of aircraft under maximum payload conditions; and whether he will publish a summary of the conclusions reached by all parties involved in the discussions.

Mr. Mason

No. The airlines are free to make representations to me about the adequacy of the runways at any time. I have received no request from them for a new or longer runway at Turnhouse.