§ 23. Mr. Collardasked the Secretary of State for Air if he will give an assurance that everything possible will be done to enable the maximum number of the general public to see the historical display at Upavon on Saturday, 16th June next.
§ Mr. AmeryYes, Sir. Plans have been made to accommodate up to 50,000 members of the general public and car parking, and other facilities, including refreshments, will be available. The display—which I believe will be a notable one—has been advertised in the national and provincial Press and posters are being distributed. We are receiving the ready co-operation of the local police, the motoring organisations and public transport undertakings.
§ Mr. CollardWill my right hon. Friend also do everything he can to encourage the attendance on this occasion of former members of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service at this unique and remarkable display? May I express the hope that it will be supported by the general public, as indeed it deserves to be?
§ Mr. AmeryYes, Sir. Invitations to attend the display have gone to all ex-members of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service whose addresses we have been able to trace. Any ex-members whose present addresses have eluded us, who, having seen our announcement, or as the result of my hon. Friend's Question, get in touch with us, will also receive invitations.