HC Deb 12 March 1969 vol 779 c302W
Mr. Rankin

asked the President of the Board of Trade how much has been borrowed from Government sources by the British Airports Authority to finance the development of Prestwick Airport since 1st April, 1966.

Mr. William Rodgers

Since 1st April, 1966, the British Airports Authority has received interest bearing Government loans of £4 million, with a further loan of £1 million due to be taken up on 15th March. No specific allocation to particular airports or developments of the money raised through loans is made.