§ 15. Mr. LYONSasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the proposal to establish an airport at Lydda for use in Palestine and on the Empire services of Imperial Airways has now been abandoned; whether another site has been yet chosen; when it is expected that construction will commence; and whether, in view of the unsuitability of Gaza for an aerodrome, this work can be expedited?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative: the second part does not therefore arise. Close examination is being given to the best means of developing the Lydda site, which will be used by Imperial Airways, Limited, in place of the air-port at Gaza; and my hon. Friend may be assured that there will be no avoidable delay.
§ Mr. LYONSWhile thanking the right hon. Gentleman for the information, may I ask him whether there is any proposal to establish another air port in the vicinity of Tel-Aviv?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERNo, I have already answered that question; about a week ago.