HC Deb 15 December 1947 vol 445 c1454
49. Mr. Gooch

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total acreage occupied by aerodromes in Norfolk and the total acreage which is now being cultivated by farmers or the War Agricultural Executive Committee.

Mr. T. Williams

The total area of land comprised in airfields in Norfolk is approximately 21,000 acres, of which 8,000 acres is covered with buildings and concrete runways. The area being farmed is about 9,300 acres.

Mr. Gooch

Is my right hon. Friend satisfied that all land not publicly required is being put to the full agricultural use?

Mr. Williams

I believe that that is the case.