§ 32. Mr. HARDIEasked the Under-secretary of State for Air what is being paid for the land known as the Cranford aerodrome?
§ Sir P. SASSOONIf, as I presume, the hon. Member is referring to Cranfield aerodrome, the purchase price of the land is approximately £17,500.
§ Mr. HARDIEWhat is the area?
§ Sir P. SASSOONAbout 400 acres.
§ Mr. HARDIEDid the representative of the Government buy direct, or what steps were taken to prevent the seller knowing that the Government were buying?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI could not give any details.
§ Mr. HARDIEIn future buying, will the Minister see that purchase is not made direct?
§ Mr. GARRO JONESWas the vendor notified during the negotiations that the Air Ministry was the purchaser?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI do not think so.