HC Deb 26 March 1958 vol 585 c35W
2. Mr. C. Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many surplus airfields for disposal are held at present by his Department.

Mr. Ward

Ninety-four airfields are at present in varying stages of disposal. Fifty-one of them are managed by the Agricultural Departments, who are disposing of the land on our behalf.

3. Mr. C. Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many inactive airfields are at present retained for the use of the Royal Air Force.

Mr. Ward

Fifty-five. Most of the land is let for farming.