HC Deb 05 November 1930 vol 244 cc857-8
53. Major GLYN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he is now in a position to state what decision has been made regarding the purchase of land on the Berkshire Downs, in the vicinity of the White Horse Hill, by the Air Ministry in order to provide an area on which to drop bombs from aeroplanes?

Mr. MONTAGUE

It is not now proposed to proceed with the purchase of land to which the hon. and gallant Member refers.

Major GLYN

May I assume, therefore, that all danger from this source is at an end, so far as the hon. Member can see?

Mr. MONTAGUE

So far as that piece of land is concerned.

Major GLYN

Or anything in the neighbourhood?

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