§ 13. Mr. Donnellyasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty if he is now in a position to make a statement about the future of the Royal Naval Air Station, Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingIt was decided last year to keep this station in commission until at least 1962. This interim decision was taken to allow time to complete a review of plans for the disposition of Home Air Command tasks. My noble Friend has now decided that Brawdy should be kept in commission for as long as can be foreseen.
§ Mr. DonnellyI welcome that statement. Can the hon. Gentleman say what effect it will have on the employment of the civilian population in the area?
§ Mr. Orr-EwingAt present about 200 industrial staff are employed, and that level of employment will now continue.