§ 13. Mr. Goughasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will now make a statement about the future of Blackbushe Aerodrome.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend is at present considering certain planning appeals relating to this aerodrome, and 172 he hopes to be able to announce his decision shortly.
§ Mr. GoughDoes my hon. Friend appreciate that this appeal dates back to last March, that many months have gone by, and that the uncertainty is causing a great deal of hardship to those who wish to develop Blackbushe as a civilian aerodrome? Can he give an assurance that an answer will be given in the reasonably near future?
§ Mr. CorfieldI can assure my hon. Friend that everything possible is being done to expedite the decision. I would point out to him that this matter has raised very complicated legal issues with regard to common rights and this has caused the delay.