§ 94. Sir Knox Cunninghamasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement about the changes in the runways at Aldergrove Airport in County Antrim; and if such changes will affect the use of civilian aircraft.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuSome engineering works are to be undertaken on the subsidiary runway early next year to make it suitable for the testing of the Phantom aircraft which the Ministry of Defence plan to maintain at the R.A.F. maintenance base. The work will necessitate closing the runway for a period of about four months. The Board are examining with the airlines the effect which closure will have on their operations and will take whatever steps are practicable to minimise the inconvenience caused to them for their passengers.