HC Deb 21 July 1967 vol 750 cc345-6W
Mr. Onslow

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the average annual investment by central and local government in airports and air navigation facilities in 1965 and 1966; and what is the anticipated annual average for 1967 to 1969, inclusive.

Mr. Jay

The average annual investment by central and local government and by the British Airports Authority in civil airports and air navigation facilities in 1965 and 1966 was approximately £18 million. On current forecasts investment in 1967 to 1969 will average about £26 million per annum.