I refer to the letter from George B McKenzie (The Herald, September 7) on the subject of Oban Airport.

The funding that was sourced for this project was specifically for the redevelopment of Oban Airport and could not have been used for any other purpose.

We are fully aware of the fragility of our island communities and we firmly believe that the redevelopment at Oban Airport will help to give these communities a viable transport alternative.

James McLellan, Chief Executive, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead.