HC Deb 07 November 1934 vol 293 cc1025-6
39. Mr. HENDERSON STEWART

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he has considered the letter, Elated 3rd November, addressed to the Air Ministry from the University Court of St. Andrews, with reference to the proposed extension of the danger zone for air-firing and bombing in St. Andrew's Bay; and whether he can give assurances on the various fears expressed?

Sir P. SASSOON

The letter referred to by my hon. Friend was received in the Air Ministry on the 5th November. He may be assured that it will receive the most careful consideration. There is no intention of bringing the actual operational area any nearer to the city than it has hitherto been.

Mr. STEWART

Would my right hon. Friend, in order to allay the natural fears and remove the misunderstanding which undoubtedly exists, consider sending a responsible official of his Department to meet the University Court and the town council and give them full particulars and details and discuss the matter with them frankly?

Sir P. SASSOON

I am ready to consider that suggestion, but I have said that the operational area is not to be brought any nearer to the city than it has hitherto been.

Mr. GEORGE MORRISON

In view of the very real anxiety in the minds of the University Court, will the right hon. Gentleman agree to the suggestion of my hon. Friend to send someone to explain the matter to them?

Sir P. SASSOON

I will certainly convey that suggestion to my Noble Friend.

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