§ 35. Mr. EVERARDasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any steps are being taken for the provision of civil aerodromes in Palestine and Transjordan?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)There is already a civil aerodrome at Gaza in Palestine. Consideration has been given to the question of providing further civil aerodromes in Palestine and Transjordan, but owing to financial considerations it has not been possible to do so. Meanwhile, however, arrangements are, on request, occasionally made for civil aircraft to use, subject to the exigencies of the service, certain of the Royal Air Force aerodromes and landing grounds in Palestine and Transjordan.
§ Mr. EVERARDIs my right hon. Friend aware that, though Palestine is said to be one of the most prosperous parts of the British Empire, there is now no aerodrome nearer than 35 miles from Jerusalem?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThere are some physical considerations in Palestine which affect the position.