HC Deb 26 November 1930 vol 245 c1308
52. Mr. DAY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the number of corporations that have included in Bills promoted by them provisions relating to the acquisition of land for aerodromes; and whether he has had any notification of such land being acquired?

Mr. MONTAGUE

In reply to the first part of the question, the number, so far as I am aware, is five. As regards the second part, no official notification has reached the Air Ministry, but in one case I understand that the land has been acquired.

Mr. DAY

Has permission to be obtained from the Air Ministry before this land can be purchased?

Mr. MONTAGUE

No, the permission is embodied in certain local Acts and also in the Public Works Facilities Act, 1930.

Mr. DAY

It is not the Air Ministry that is holding up the building of these aerodromes?

Mr. MONTAGUE

Certainly not.

Mr. MANDER

Is it not a fact that it is no longer necessary to obtain these special powers in each case?

Mr. MONTAGUE

I have already answered to that effect.