HC Deb 13 June 1939 vol 348 cc1079-80
17. Mr. Mathers

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the feeling created by the proposed Air Ministry encroachment upon the South-Eastern Counties of Scotland Sanatorium at East Fortune; and whether he will immediately take steps in consultation with the Secretary of State for Air to protect this health service?

Mr. Colville

I have received representations on the matter to which the hon. Member refers and I am in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Air.

Mr. Mathers

Will the right hon. Gentleman shed his dignity as Secretary of State for Scotland in this matter and deal with it as representative of a county that is prejudicially affected by this proposal?

Mr. Colville

I shall do my duty as Secretary of State and at the same time as representing my constituency.

Mr. Robert Gibson

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the Air Ministry could find ample room in the Caird shipyard in Greenock?