§ 71. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Air how many municipalities have provided, or made arrangements for, landing-fields in the areas for which they are responsible; and whether he has impressed on the municipalities and local government authorities the necessity of ear-marking certain suitable land for aviation grounds in view of probable future developments in civil and military aviation?
§ Sir S. HOAREAs regards the first part of the question, so far as I am aware no municipalities have as yet made provision for landing grounds; as regards the second part, the attention of local authorities has been drawn to the desirability of making such provision, particularly in connection with town planning schemes.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWill the right hon. Baronet press this matter on the municipalities, and point out to them that they should get the land now, so that its price will not be enhanced when aviation has developed further?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes. Sir, I have drawn the attention of the municipalities to the need for that, and no doubt the hon. and gallant Member's question will also draw their attention to it.