HC Deb 21 February 1945 vol 408 cc797-8
Mr. Bowles

(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Air if he had any statement to make concerning the aeroplane crash on houses near Nuneaton early yesterday morning.

Sir A. Sinclair

This regrettable accident, the cause of which is being investigated, occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning, when a Wellington aircraft on a cross-country training flight crashed into some houses on high ground at Corley, near Nuneaton. The crew of three and five occupants of the houses were killed. Details of the damage to property have not yet been reported. I am sure the House would wish to join with me in expressing sympathy with the relatives of those who lost their lives.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he can tell the House what the weather was like when the aircraft took off?

Sir A. Sinclair

All such matters will come before the court of inquiry, which is already sitting.