asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the net deficit on the operation of Shannon airport in the financial year 1952/53.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannon Airport Deficit
The net deficit on the operation of Shannon airport in the financial year 1952/53 was £130,018.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what charge had to be met from the Exchequer in each financial year since 1940/41 to date in respect of the net deficit on the operation of Shannon Airport.
I propose to circulate in the Official Report a tabular statement setting out the information sought by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:—
Charge to Exchequer in respect of the operation of Shannon Airport, 1940/41— 1952/53.
|
Year |
Amount borne by Exchequer |
|
£ |
|
|
1940/41 |
16,220 |
|
1941/42 |
23,880 |
|
1942/43 |
32,054 |
|
1943/44 |
52,296 |
|
1944/45 |
75,549 |
|
1945/46 |
92,908 |
|
1946/47 |
112,905 |
|
1947/48 |
103,638 |
|
1948/49 |
125,513 |
|
1949/50 |
164,699 |
|
1950/51 |
173,676 |
|
1951/52 |
182,690 |
|
1952/53 |
130,018 |
These figures represent the actual charges borne by the Exchequer and do not include any provision for depreciation, interest on capital or staff pensions.