§ 17. Colonel Wheatleyasked the Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that the aerodrome and buildings at Tarrant Rushton are practically unguarded, with the result that there is no protection for the large amount of valuable Government property still there; and what action he proposes to take to prevent theft.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThe station at Tarrant Rushton is not now in use, but a small detachment of the R.A.F. is stationed there to act as guard. I am grateful to the hon. and gallant Member for raising the matter, and I have given instructions that careful inquiries should be made.
§ Colonel WheatleyIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that at times there is no one on the aerodrome at all?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI have seen the reports in the Press, and I am inquiring into the matter.
§ Mr. Charles WilliamsWhy was not this done before? Is it not a case of incompetence?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI do not understand what the hon. Member means. There has been a guard on the station. Allegations have been made that on one occasion the aerodrome was unguarded, and I am inquiring into that matter.