Chamber support for airport plan

Business leaders in Guernsey have said the island's government should buy some land around the airport.

The States is said to be interested in purchasing six acres of derelict glass houses and sheds around the Rue De La Mare and the Rue de Plaisance.

Chamber of Commerce president, Paul Luxon, said the purchase should be a priority if the island's runway is to be extended in the future.

Work is expected to start on a revamp of the existing runway next year.