HC Deb 09 July 1958 vol 591 cc29-30W
30. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what consideration he has given to the suggestion that the Royal Naval Aircraft Repair Yard at Donibristle should be converted for use as a combined service helicopter base for Scotland.

Mr. T. G. D. Galbraith

There is no Service requirement for a combined helicopter base in Scotland.

32. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what decision has been made to postpone the closure of certain Royal Naval dockyards; and to what extent the decision will affect the position of the Royal Naval Aircraft Yard at Donibristle.

Mr. T. G. D. Galbraith

No such decision has been taken; the position of the Royal Naval Aircraft Yard at Donibristle remains the same as was stated on 18th February.