§ Mr. Biffenasked the President of the Board of Trade what length runways are required for the operational working of the Concord aircraft; how many United Kingdom aerodromes currently have runways of this length; what plans there are to provide further runway facilities: by what date these are expected to be completed; and at what total cost.
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§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuRunways in the region of 10,000 feet should be adequate for the operation of the Concord but the necessary length will vary depending on a number of circumstances including the aircraft load and distance to be flown. Heathrow, Stansted and Prestwick have runways adequate for the Concord's normal operations; no extensions at other United Kingdom aerodromes are planned specifically for Concord operations.