HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 cc61-2W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration is being given to the provision of instrument landing facilities at the new airport in the Falkland Islands, in view of the adverse weather conditions.

Mr. Blaker

The necessary navigation and other aids will be provided.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the cost of installing category 3B instrument landing equipment, allowing aircraft to land in visibility of 75 metres, at Port Stanley airfield; and if he is satisfied that adequate measures to control corrosion could be taken.

Mr. Blaker

The cost of providing the necessary landing and other aids will be estimated with the cost of other airfield improvements in the Falkland Islands.