§ 59. Mr. Annesley Somervilleasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether it is still contemplated to erect in the Thames Valley district, in connection with the re-armament programme, any air-engine or air-component factories at White Waltham or elsewhere in the valley; and whether he will give an assurance that sanction will not be given to the erection of any such factory or factories without previously informing this House?
§ Sir V. WarrenderThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and the second part does not therefore arise.
§ Mr. SomervilleMay I ask whether, with regard to the land which it had been proposed to take over for the factory, it has been decided to return it to the owner, who is extremely anxious to retain it?
§ Sir V. WarrenderPerhaps the hon. Member will put that question down.