§ 44. Mr. Kimballasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if, in view of local opposition to the use of RAF Greenham as a United States air tanker base, he will review the position of the RAF bases in Lincolnshire to see if this operation could be transferred to that county;
(2) if, in view of the employment opportunities created by United States defence spending on bases in the United Kingdom, he will use the best endeavours of his Department to divert the United States Air Force tanker base to the Gains-borough employment exchange area.
§ Mr. WellbelovedAs I explained to the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr. McNair-Wilson) earlier today, all relevant factors including the suitability of possible alternatives will be taken into account in deciding whether RAF Green-ham Common is the best choice as a base for the purpose which the United States authorities have requested.