HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 cc1206-7
31. Mr. Attewell

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what steps are proposed to avoid the low and dangerous flying in the neighbourhood of Blaby, Leicestershire, particulars having been sent to his Department.

Mr. de Freitas

An officer was sent at once to look into this complaint, but no one could give particulars to identify the aircraft. Whenever a breach of the regulations is established, the pilot is punished severely. The civil police agree that low flying is not prevalent near Blaby, and I can assure my hon. Friend that there is no special danger from the aircraft which fly over there.

Mr. Attewell

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that there has been a series of complaints, but on this particular occasion there was an interview reported in the Leicester Press, giving the name of the officer who was actually flying the machine, the officer being a member of the American Air Force?

Mr. de Freitas

I was not aware of that. I was aware of the complaint that was sent to my Department and of the investigations that we made. If the hon. Gentleman will bring the matter to my attention I will, of course, look into it.

Mr. Attewell

Will the hon. Gentleman receive the actual report from the Press?

Mr. de Freitas

Certainly, if it is brought to my attention.