Håkon Kyllingmark was appointed Minister of Transport and Communications in 1965 and was a proponent of the STOLport proposal. The political rationale was that, despite that the total operating costs would rise, it would provide better services to rural areas and thus keep up their population.
Håkon Kyllingmark held a position in 1965 related to transportation and communications and promoted the STOLport concept. The rationale for his support was that while operational expenses could increase, it would enhance services to rural areas, thus safeguarding their population.