HC Deb 17 September 1940 vol 365 c131W
Rear-Admiral Beamish

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the aircraft obstructions erected in many districts in East Sussex are having a serious effect on arable cultivation and other farming in consequence of the hasty design and placing of these obstructions; and what steps he is taking to readjust these obstructions in the interests of vital food production?

Mr. Eden

Clear instructions have been issued regarding obstructions of aircraft, directing that County War Agricultural Executive Committees must in all cases be consulted before work is undertaken on agricultural land. If my hon. and gallant Friend will bring any specific cases to my notice, I will have inquiries made.