HC Deb 13 July 1990 vol 176 c347W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to change current usage of Northolt airport; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. McLoughlin

RAF Northolt is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence. The airfield is also used by business aircraft, and the 1985 airports policy White Paper identified Northolt as having an important role to play in helping to meet demand for business aviation facilities in the London area. In line with that, we are seeking to establish a civil aviation enclave at Northolt, to serve the needs of the business aviation user more effectively.