§ 26. Mr. ROLAND ROBINSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air, whether he is aware that the provision of aerodromes for civil aviation is being hindered and that there is a danger of certain municipalities and private persons being forced to abandon existing aerodromes for want of financial assistance; and whether he will consider the advisability of obtaining powers to grant financial assistance in suitable cases?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThis question falls within the purview of Sir Henry Maybury's Committee, which is expected to report at an early date.
§ Mr. ROBINSONIn view of the fact that most municipal aerodromes are working at a loss, does my right hon. Friend not consider that, in the case of those serving the main trunk routes, the loss should be borne by the Government rather than by the local authorities?
§ Sir P. SASSOONAll these considerations are under review by the Maybury Committee.