HC Deb 11 July 1934 vol 292 c311
24. Sir COOPER RAWSON

asked the Minister of Health if he has yet considered the civil engineer's report on the drainage and problematical flooding of the site of the Brighton, Hove and Worthing municipal airport at Shoreham called for by the Ministry following the local inquiry held on 7th March last; and whether, in view of the fact that the aerodrome has been approved by the Air Ministry and that the development of the airport should be proceeded with at once to ensure its being opened next spring and providing continuous employment for a number of men during the summer, autumn and winter months, he will state at an early date whether sanction will be given to the loan of £39,000 to enable the initial work to commence without further delay?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY OF HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)

The report is being considered by my right hon. Friend's engineering advisers, and he hopes shortly to be in a position to announce his decision on the town council's application.

Sir C. RAWSON

Can the hon. Gentleman give any idea how long this matter is going to be delayed?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

I hope that it will be cleared up very shortly.