HC Deb 18 December 1935 vol 307 cc1742-3
54. Mr. CHORLTON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether in view of the large industrial area in South Lancashire and the problem of its defence he will arrange for some aerodromes to be set up near by in that county?

Sir P. SASSOON

One of the three additional Auxiliary Air Force Squadrons for which provision is made in the present expansion scheme will be formed in West Lancashire.

Mr. THURTLE

Is it not a fact that there is no effective defence against air attack except by attack?

Sir P. SASSOON

I do not think that that subject comes within this question.

Mr. CHORLTON

Is that the only aerodrome there is to be in this area?

Sir P. SASSOON

It is the only new aerodrome at present this year.

Mr. C. S. TAYLOR

Would it be possible for every Member of the House to be furnished with a list of the aerodromes that are contemplated throughout the country?

Sir P. SASSOON

The hon. Member might perhaps wait for next year's Estimates.