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WH iTSY FIREEfRM$SITHIURSDAY, OCTOUR 26. t972'. CAGE Il The Stanfield Airport Alternative On October 13th, in Ajax, Robert Stanfield laid it on the line. Here are his words - "There has been both misunderstanding and misinterpretation of my October 2nd Airport statement. Let me restate it so there can be no confusion about my position. On the basis of the information I now have as Leader of the Opposition, there is no need for a 2nd airport at Pickering or anywhere else in the Toronto area. Unless t am confronted by undeniable evidence to the contrary, that project will be scrapped by the government 1 intend to lead after October 30th. I would see that justice is done to those who are already involved in federal expropriation procedures. that planned, meaningful development goes forward in the region. Industrial development plans vvill fully take account of the necessity of safeguarding the ecological environment and pre- serving quality of life. Premier Davis confirmed his commitment to this joint action when he was in this area with Frank McGee last week, I confirm my commitment to you now." Frank McGee welcomed and efdorsed his leader's stand. Here are his vvords- "'Liberal bungling on the airport issue has unwittingly provided Ontario Riding with a unique opportunity to develop and prosper without suffering from the devastating side effects of a mejor airport. My government would co-operate with A Stanfield government will grasp this the government of Ontario to ensure opportunity. Our objective will be to acquire land from those who wish to sell in theair- port area and to leave undisturbed those who wish to stay in their homes and on their land. The airport site will become a greenbelt-conservation, open country- side, farming and reçreation - area. But a Stanfield government cannot and will not offer comfort or solace to those who have speculated in land adjacent to the airport site. They have gambled and l ost. What really excites me is the prospect of substantial, properly planned in- dustrial development which vill - give us the economic shot in the arm we have needed for so long. This development will be focused primarily in South Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. The Stanfield - Davis commitment to this end will usher in a challenging new era of prosperi ty for Ontario Riding."