38. Mr. McKieasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation whether it is intended to develop the potentialities of Lochryan, Wigtownshire, as a flying-boat base.
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Mr. Ivor Thomas)Loch Ryan is one of the sites which have been considered by the committee appointed by my noble Friend under the chairmanship of Lord Pakenham to review the various proposals received for the establishment of a permanent flying-boat base in the United Kingdom. Until the Report of the committee, which my noble Friend received today, has been considered, I am unable to make any statement in regard to particular sites.
Mr. McKieIf I put down a Question before the Recess, will the Parliamentary Secretary be in a position to answer then?
Mr. ThomasI cannot undertake to do it. This report is based on civil aviation considerations, but there are many other considerations involved in the selection of permanent sites.
§ Mr. Geoffrey CooperCan my hon. Friend say when he expects to be able to make a statement as a result of the Report of the Cadman Committee?
Mr. ThomasI have just given the answer. It depends upon consultation with other Members of the Government on other aspects of the matter.
§ Major BruceCould my hon. Friend say whether it is proposed to publish the Cadman Committee's Report in due course?