HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 c62W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how long he estimates it would take to construct a military airport in the Falkland Islands capable of accepting long-distance jets such as Tristars.

Mr. Blaker

Depending on site and the construction programme, a strategic airport capable of operating wide-bodied aircraft could be built in a couple of Falkland summers.