§ Mr. Kitsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he intends to sell back Tockwith Aerodrome, near York, to its previous owners; how he intends to dispense with the land; and for what purpose.
Mr. MilanPart of the airfield, mainly the built-up area, is being used by the Home Office for storage purposes.
The Home Office Prison Department is interested in an area of about 180 acres for the construction of a new prison, and is at present considering the views of the local authorities on this proposal.
The remainder of the airfield, amounting to about 260 acres of agricultural land, has been offered to the former owners.