§ Commander Courtneyasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present status of the ex-Royal Air Force station at Horsham Saint Faith; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MillanThis is an inactive airfield, which has no air traffic control or fire and crash facilities. It is not listed in the Ministry of Aviation's publication, the "Air Pilot", as one of the Service airfields which may be used by civil pilots subject to prior permission. In these circumstances the Ministry of Defence cannot guarantee the safety of any civil aircraft which might use the airfield. Where, exceptionally, a civil pilot is allowed to use an inactive airfield, it is necessary for him to complete a form of indemnity.