HC Deb 11 July 1956 vol 556 cc382-3
25. Sir W. Anstruther-Gray

asked the Secretary of State for Air how often Leuchars Aerodrome has been made available for civil aircraft during the last 12 months; and whether he will state the conditions under which civil aircraft are allowed to use this aerodrome.

Mr. Birch

The airfield is normally available to civil aircraft in emergency for diversions. No such diversions have been required in the last twelve months, but two civil charter flights were specially authorised to use the airfield. It is now temporarily out of flying use.

Sir W. Anstruther-Gray

Can I take it from that reply that my right hon. Friend is prepared to consider sympathetically any requests which he may receive either from B.E.A. or from civil companies?

Mr. Birch

Yes, certainly. No firm request has, I understand, been made.