HC Deb 05 July 1967 vol 749 c1824
71. Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what are his future plans for the use of Leconfield Aerodrome.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

R.A.F. Leconfield will continue to be occupied by No. 60 Maintenance Unit which repairs and salvages R.A.F. aircraft.

Mr. Johnson

I thank the Minister for his reply. Will he bear in mind that this airfield, which is an excellent one, might, at some future time, be of use to the municipality of the City of Hull? In view of the difficulties that are being experienced by another airfield owned by Hawker Siddeley, this may, perhaps, well be so. Will my hon. Friend bear this suggestion in mind for the future?

Mr. Rees

I will always be prepared to discuss, in conjunction with the Board of Trade, any possible use of the airfield by the City of Hull.