HC Deb 22 March 1972 vol 833 c333W
42. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to announce a national policy for the location of airports.

Mr. Noble

From 1st April the Civil Aviation Authority will have the duty of making recommendations to my right hon. Friend on the development of new and existing aerodromes. I doubt, however, that it will be possible for it to produce comprehensive recommendations on a national scale for some time, in view of the amount of work involved.