Lieut.-Colonel Clifton-Brownasked the Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the fact that the Government's assurances regarding the holding of public local inquiries and consultation with amenity organisations in connection with land acquisition by the Service Departments extend to the land requirements of his Department, he will ensure that a public inquiry is held before any decision is reached regarding the permanent retention of Lakenheath airfield, Suffolk.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThere would be security objections to a public inquiry but arrangements are already in train for a full consultation with the local authorities and the representatives of the commoners and amenity societies.