HC Deb 27 June 1951 vol 489 c1357
22. Mr. Turton

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has yet come to a decision as to the future of the Rawcliffe Aerodrome.

The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. Arthur Henderson)

Yes, Sir. It has been decided that this airfield is to be retained for Government use in emergency. Negotiations are shortly to take place with the York Corporation on its peacetime use.

Mr. Turton

Does that reply mean that this airfield will be de-requisitioned, or will it remain on Government requisition?

Mr. Henderson

That has not been decided. I think we had better wait until the negotiations with the York Corporation are completed.

Mr. Profumo

Can the right hon. and learned Gentleman give the House an indication of how many other aerodromes are scheduled in the same way throughout the country?

Mr. Speaker

The Question relates to Rawcliffe Aerodrome and not to other aerodromes.