§ 37. Sir FRANCIS BLAKEasked the Secretary of State for War whether the construction of the aerodrome at Cramlington, Northumberland, is still being proceeded with; what number of men are being employed in such construction; what rates of pay and travelling allowances are being paid them; and whether it is the policy of the military authorities to establish a permanent station at this place?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (General Seely)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, but twenty-two men are at present employed in clearing up materials. The rates of pay are those fixed by the Tyne and Blyth Conciliation Board for Building Trades. It is not intended to establish a permanent station.