§ Colonel Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the approximate area of Fordoun aerodrome in the county of Kincardine at present uncovered by buildings or runways; how much of this valuable agricultural land it is proposed to give up for agricultural operations during the present season and how soon; and whether the area which could be relinquished immediately will be increased by the ammunition at present stored on the aerodrome being moved to a less agriculturally valuable site.
§ Mr. StracheyAbout 260 acres of the land which we hold at Fordoun is free of buildings or runways. The local agricultural committee propose to raise a crop on 100 acres this year and the remainder of the land will continue to be let for sheep grazing. As the ammunition which 83W is there is stored on runways and other hard standings it does not affect the area available for farming.
§ Colonel Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the approximate area of Edzell aerodrome in the county of Kincardine at present uncovered by buildings or runways; how much of this valuable agricultural land it is proposed to give up for agricultural operations during the present season; and how soon.
§ Mr. StracheyAbout 300 acres of the land which we hold at Edzell is free of buildings or runways. The station will remain in use for flying and so agriculture is restricted to grass mowing or drying, except for an area of 35 acres which the local agricultural committee have already selected for cultivation this year.