HC Deb 11 June 1958 vol 589 cc181-2
2. Mr. Coldrick

asked the Secretary of State for Air what proposals he has under consideration for the use of Filton Aerodrome by the United States Air Force.

The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. George Ward)

None, Sir.

Mr. Coldrick

Is there any substance whatever in the rumour, which is current in Bristol, that there is a possibility of Filton aerodrome being used by the United States nuclear bomber force? If not, would it not have been better to make a statement allaying the suspicions which have been aroused?

Mr. Ward

As I have told the hon. Member, there are no plans for using this airfield for the United States Air Force.