HC Deb 05 June 1935 vol 302 cc1845-6
13. Mr. JANNER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any of the proposed sites for new civil aero- dromes in Palestine have yet been inspected, surveyed, and purchased; and whether he can give full particulars of the progress made in this connection?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The site for the new air port to be established at Lydda and the additional areas recommended for the extension of the landing ground at Haifa have been inspected and surveyed. Negotiations for acquiring these lands are in progress.