§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the President of the Board of Trade, why Castle Donington and Ferrybridge were not considered as serious possibilities for a third London airport; and what consideration he has given to national airport requirements as distinct from London requirements, in any evidence submitted at the Stansted inquiry.
§ Mr. JayCastle Donington is 114 miles by road and Ferrybridge 177 miles by road, from Central London. They were considered to be too distant to serve as London airports. Requirements for airports, other than airports to serve London, are under review; but in general airports outside the South East are at present under-utilised.