HC Deb 24 February 1954 vol 524 c35W
74. Mr. Warbey

asked the Under secretary of State for Air what part of the £ 125 million United States air base construction programme arises out of arrangements made with the United States Government prior to October, 1951.

Mr. Ward

About £ 80 million.

75. Mr. Warbey

asked the Under secretary of State for Air how many United States air bases in this country were approved prior to October, 1951; and how many since that date.

Mr. Ward

Eleven air bases for the peace-time use of the United States Air Force were approved before October, 1951, and six more have been approved since.