asked the Minister of Aviation Supply whether his Department has made a study of the possibility of using Surrey Docks as a vertical and short take-off and landing airport; and if he will make a statement.

Studies to establish whether an inter-city VTOL system is feasible are now well advanced. We hope to be in a position to make a statement early next year. Meanwhile the Government is not committed in any way to any course of action on VTOL or STOL operations from the Surrey Docks.