HC Deb 23 July 1930 vol 241 c2132
30. Mr. MANDER

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the proposed aerodrome of the Wolverhampton flying school at Blackhalve Farm, Wednesfield, is threatened by the proposal of the Central Electricity Board to erect an overhead cable passing over the site; and whether he will take the necessary steps to arrange for a deviation?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Herbert Morrison)

I am generally aware of the matter referred to, but no application for my consent to erect the overhead line has yet been made. If an application is received, I shall consult the Air Ministry before coming to a decision.

Mr. MANDER

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that this is practically the only site available for an aerodrome, whereas there are many possible ways of taking overhead cables?

Mr. MORRISON

If the matter comes before me, that and other considerations will be kept in mind.