§ 7. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what arrangements he has come to concerning the future use of the German coast for bombing practice for the Royal Air Force.
§ Mr. TurtonThe only range used for bombing by the Royal Air Force on the German Coast is that near Cuxhaven. The arrangements governing the use of this range are contained in Command Paper 8684 of November, 1952.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Minister not aware that there is considerable indignation among our German friends about the bombing of this coast, which is a bird sanctuary? Is it not time, in view of the new German tactical air force, that we had some reciprocal agreement that we do not bomb the German coast on condition that they do not bomb ours?
§ Mr. TurtonAn exchange of letters was recently completed with the German Federal Government whereby we have undertaken to give 24 hours' advance notice of night as well as of day bombing. The Americans have given a similar undertaking.