§ Mr. Godman Irvineasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress has been made on the proposed new airstrip on Vava'u in Tonga; and when it is expected to be completed.
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§ Mr. WoodI understand that the initial land clearance is finished and that levelling has started on a new airstrip on Vava'u Island. I hope that the airstrip will be completed by the end of 1972 and I have offered the Government of Tonga a special grant of £21,500 towards its cost.