§ 78. Mr. Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Wales, what action he will take with regard to the representations from residents of Rhoose, Pen mark, Porthkerry and East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, and from Penmark Parish Council, all referred to in recent correspondence from the hon. Member for Barry, concerning the extension plans for Glamorgan, Rhoose, Airport and objecting to miscalculations of the cost; what study he has made on the effect of the extensions on the need for a by-pass road at Rhoose; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. George ThomasPlanning permission for the Rhoose Airport extension was given by my predecessor in September, 1967, after a public local inquiry The cost of the extension was not a decisive factor in that decision. I gave planning permission for the construction of the by-pass road in February, 1968, again after a public local inquiry. I am satisfied that the permissions given were justified on the evidence. I have considered the representations referred to by the hon. Member and see no grounds for further action.