§ Mr. Stokesasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that work is still continuing on the Predannick Aerodrome in Cornwall; and whether, in view of the fact that there are other aerodromes in the immediate neighbourhood already completed and likely to go out of use, he will prohibit any further expenditure on Predannick.
§ Mr. BrackenI understand that the hon. Member is referring to the naval air station under construction at Culdrose; Predannack is an R.A.F. Station. The existing of other aerodromes in the neighbourhood does not of itself obviate the need for the projected naval air station at Culdrose, which is designed to meet the special requirements of naval air training, and I cannot undertake to prohibit any further expenditure at Culdrose. The hon. Member may rest assured, however, that the position will be kept under review in the light of possible changes in circumstances.