HC Deb 25 June 1969 vol 785 cc265-6W
57. Mr. Will Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a further statement concerning the future of Acklington Royal Air Force Station, Northumberland.

Mr. John Morris

Yes. I am sorry to say that, despite a long and exhaustive examination, it has not been possible to find an alternative defence task for Acklington, and the Station will close shortly after the move of No. 18 Squadron in August, 1969.

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