HC Deb 15 July 1959 vol 609 cc398-9
33. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Air to what extent additional facilities are being given to the United States Air Force to use Prestwick Airport as a result of the new arrangements for additional United States aircraft to be stationed in Great Britain.

Mr. Ward

I cannot at present add to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Defence on 8th July.

Mr. Hughes

Can the Minister do anything to allay the anxieties of the people who live in that part of Ayrshire? Is he aware that there is an opinion that these arrangements will mean that it will be more exposed as a potential target, with greater danger to the people in that area?

Sir T. Moore

Nonsense.

Mr. Hughes

Is the Minister aware that there is absolutely no civil defence in this area? What does he propose to do to assure the civil population?

Mr. Ward

The words used by my right hon. Friend on 8th July were: They will be stationed at airfields which are already in use by the United States Air Force. The detailed plans for the move will be worked out between the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force."—[OFFICIAL REPORT, 8th July, 1959; Vol. 608, c. 1631.]

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