HC Deb 08 February 1993 vol 218 c411W
16. Mr. Bates

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he intends to take to develop regional airports within the United Kingdom.

Mr. MacGregor

We believe that future development at regional airports is best undertaken in the private sector. That is why we are encouraging their privatisation. We are also providing more opportunities for air services from regional airports through our liberalisation policies.