§ 15. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Air what are his intentions regarding the proposed aircraft practice bombing ranges at Calshot or Warren Flats.
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe proposal to use a site at either Calshot or Warren Flats as an aircraft bombing range was the subject of a public inquiry on 23rd and 24th February. No decision will be taken in the matter until the report of the inquiry has been received.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman, when he considers this matter, bear in mind the presence of large oil installations near Calshot, the narrowness of the shipping channel leading up to the Solent, and the resentment of people while recognising the necessity for bombing training.
§ Mr. HendersonI am quite sure that that fact will be taken into consideration by the tribunal, but I would remind the hon. and gallant Member that if we are to have bombing training we must have bombing sites, and to every site put forward there is always an objection. That does not make the task of the Air Ministry any easier.