HC Deb 06 July 1949 vol 466 c162W
Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that the Norfolk County Council have been endeavouring for three years to obtain facilities for the making of additional smallholdings at Ludham Airfield, Norfolk; and if he will take all possible steps to ensure that the land will be made available at an early date.

Mr. de Freitas

After consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, it was agreed in April, 1948, that land at Ludham Airfield should be purchased with a view to its development as smallholdings. Since then my Department has been negotiating purchases from several owners, and as soon as all these have been completed the land will be vested in my right hon. Friend, who is responsible for the detailed arrangements with the Norfolk County Council.