§ 26. Mr. Turtonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation whether he has reconsidered the representation of the Flaxton Rural District Council that the Rawcliffe aerodrome should not be established as the civil transport aerodrome of York, in view of the urgent need of housing at the residential neighbourhood in which it is situated; and whether he has come to any decision in this matter.
Mr. Ivor ThomasMy noble Friend has the representations under careful consideration but I regret it is not yet possible to make a statement on the matter.
§ Mr. TurtonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this state of indecision is 379 causing a great deal of difficulty, and is hampering housing developments in this residential area? Will he bear that in mind?
Mr. ThomasAs I have explained elsewhere, the difficulty is one of reconciling local interests, but if the hon. Gentleman will continue to give us his cooperation in getting the swift passage of the Civil Aviation Bill, I will see whether an early decision can be given.
§ Mr. TurtonWill the hon. Gentleman receive another deputation from the Flaxton Rural District Council on this matter?
§ Mr. TurtonIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply I will raise this matter on the Adjournment at the earliest opportunity.