§ Mr. Haselhurstasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether, at the meeting convened by his Department on 20th June, there was any discussion about future airport sites in the south-east; if a list is to be prepared for future consideration; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe purpose of the meeting on 20th June was to discuss the setting up of an advisory committee on airports policy and its programme of work. There was no consideration of specific airport sites but my Department undertook to prepare a note on the longer-term airport options for the southeast as a basis for further discussion.