§ 19. Mr. W. Yatesasked the Secretary of State for Air the purpose of the red light, for which he is responsible, which is situated on top of The Wrekin.
§ The Secretary of State for Air (Mr. Julian Amery)The purpose is to warn aircraft at night and in periods of bad visibility of this isolated high ground.
§ Mr. YatesIs my right hon. Friend aware that the week before last the light remained permanently at red, and could not be distinguished from a bonfire or anything else? I cannot see what purpose it could have served.
§ Mr. AmeryI can assure my hon. Friend that the object of the light is to prevent accidents, and that there is no symbolic significance about it.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesCan the Minister tell us whether there is any connection between this red light and the decision of the Coal Board to buy a new aircraft?