§ 28. Mr. Manningham-Bullerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is now in a position to say what use is to be made of Stacathro aerodrome in the future.
§ Mr. WestwoodStacathro aerodrome is at present being farmed under arrangements made by the local agricultural executive committee. The airfield is no longer required by the Air Ministry, and it 1710 is proposed to transfer it to the Department of Agriculture for Scotland so that arrangements can be made for its long-term agricultural use.
§ Mr. Manningham-BullerCan the right hon. Gentleman say when this tranfer will be made to the Department of Agriculture for Scotland, and has he not in the past said that it would be transferred, although the transfer has not taken place?
§ Mr. WestwoodYes, Sir, but it is impossible for us to carry through the transfer at the moment. These problems will be dealt with in the Agriculture (Scotland) Bill, which I hope to introduce later this Session.