§ Captain C. Smithasked the Undersecretary of State for Air what the capacity of the living accommodation is at Boxted aerodrome, Langham; how many members of the R.A.F. are stationed there at present; whether he is aware that as long ago as 3rd December, 1945, his Department informed the hon. Member for Colchester that it was proposed to reopen this aerodrome for flying and to base two squadrons there, that there is severe public criticism in the district of the way in which this aerodrome has been left deserted for a period of months; and whether he will clarify his intentions in respect of this aerodrome.
§ Mr. StracheyAt the present time, 550 members of the Royal Air Force and W.A.A.F. are stationed at Boxted, which has a total capacity of about 900. One squadron has been stationed there since early in January; a second squadron is expected to move there in about six weeks and when this happens the station will be fully occupied.