HC Deb 04 June 1919 vol 116 cc2037-8W
Mr. STURROCK

asked the Undersecretary of State to the Air Ministry whether he can now publish the plans formed for the development of civilian flying at stations in Scotland situated to the North of the Lowland line at which the lately issued diagram stopped; whether he is aware of the local feeling on the East Coast of Scotland against the threatened closing down of the aerodrome at Montrose; and whether, in view of the geographical suitability of this station for North of Scotland and Scandinavian traffic, he will, before coming to a decision in this matter, make a personal investigation into the question at Montrose?

Major-General SEELY

The Air Ministry will, of course, gladly examine and endeavour, if possible, to assist any suggestions put forward for the development of civilian flying north of the line in question. At present no such suggestions have been received, with the exception of an inquiry from Dundee. Although the aerodrome at Montrose is being closed down as a service station, it will be available for use later as a civil station. Should the demand warrant it, Montrose might become a centre for Scandinavian traffic, but it is premature to make a pronouncement on the matter as yet.