§ 71. Mr. Bairdasked the Secretary of State for Air what flying schools, sponsored by his Department, are situated in 162W close proximity to large urban areas where it is necessary for the aeroplanes to be continually flying low over the houses.
§ Mr. de FreitasThe only R.A.F. flying schools near large urban areas are reserve flying schools. These schools should so far as possible be close to centres of population so that reservists can attend regularly. The aircraft from these schools fly low only when they are taking off or landing.
§ 72. Mr. Bairdasked the Secretary of State for Air if he has considered representations made to him by residents living in the proximity of Wolverhampton Airport about the low flying by training aeroplanes; and with what result.
§ Mr. de FreitasThese representations have been carefully considered and a reply has been sent. I regret that some low flying is unavoidable when aircraft are landing or taking off from the airport and that it would not be practicable to remove the reserve flying school.