HC Deb 29 April 1959 vol 604 c1271
45. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for Air what use is now being made of the Royal Air Force Station, West Mailing.

Mr. Ward

The runways at West Mailing are at present being resurfaced. We plan to move in a fighter squadron when the work is complete.

Mr. de Freitas

Does the Secretary of State realise that the order restricting private fliers from an area round this station is going far to exclude the unfortunate private pilot from yet another large area? Will the Secretary of State look at the terms of the draft order to see whether it is really necessary to go as far as is proposed?

Mr. Ward

That is quite a different question. I was asked about the use of West Mailing. I will certainly look at it.

Mr. de Freitas

But is not that directly relevant? If the station is not being used at the moment and it is only being resurfaced, is the order justified? When it becomes a fighter station, is the area wider than is necessary?

Mr. Ward

I will have a look at that.