§ 81. Sir J. Edenasked the President of the Board of Trade why negotiations for the sale of Hurn Airport have not yet been completed; why he still requires the airport to operate on a part-time basis only; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuIt takes time to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement but negotiations with the local authorities concerned are well advanced. I do not think that the considerable cost involved in extending the present hours of watch can be justified.