HC Deb 10 November 1948 vol 457 cc1535-6
32. Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what payment is being made by the U.S. authorities for the use of the airfield at Accra, Gold Coast, as a refuelling base for B29 Superfortresses.

Mr. Creech Jones

Fees for the use of the airport at Accra have been waived by the Governor in exercise of his powers under the Air Navigation (Colonies, Protectorates) Orders.

Mr. Platts-Mills

Can my right hon. Friend say whether any limit will be set to the number of Colonies which will be laid open to the Americans as bomber bases?

Mr. Creech Jones

Perhaps I had better have notice of that question.

33. Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in consequence of what provision and of what treaty or agreement is the airbase at Accra, Gold Coast, being made available for the refuelling of U.S. B29 Super-fortresses.

Mr. Creech Jones

The provision of facilities for the refuelling of these United States aircraft at Accra was agreed to by the Governor in response to a specific request by the United States Air Force authorities.