§ Commander Maitlandasked the Under- Secretary of State for Air how many aero dromes in the Parliamentary Division of Horncastle it is proposed to close down; and whether he can give any information as to when this will take effect.
§ Mr. StracheyUntil the size of the post war Services is determined, we cannot say114W whether the four airfields in this division will be required for permanent use. Meanwhile, Woodhall Spa and East Kirk-by are on loan to other Departments for storage purposes, while Coningsby and Spilsby are still being used for flying.