asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation how many aircraft have been diverted from Heathrow to Prestwick on account of weather conditions during November.

None, Sir, but two bound for London Airport proceeded direct to Prestwick in view of the general weather situation.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation whether the cuts in capital expenditure will affect the work in progress at Heathrow.

Yes, Sir. I would refer the hon. Member to the recently published White Paper on Capital Investment.

When is it expected to complete the new runway programme at Heathrow?

It was intended to complete it towards the end of 1950. This curtailment in labour force will perhaps delay it till 1952.