§ 42. Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that the establishment of aerodromes greatly reduces the value of neighbouring property; and if he will introduce legislation to compensate those whose property has been so reduced in value?
§ Sir P. SASSOONMy information goes to show that the effect of establishing aerodromes is often quite contrary to that stated in the question, and I regret I can hold out no prospect of special legislation on the subject being introduced.
§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERWill the right hon. Gentleman give the names of any aerodromes that he thinks have improved the character of the locality in which they were established, from a residential point of view?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI think that the land in the vicinity of aerodromes has gone up in value because of the extremely rapid means of transport available and the assurance of large open spaces that will not be built upon.
§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERWill the right hon. Gentleman give the names of any such aerodromes?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI could begin by giving the name of the aerodrome in London—Croydon.