§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what studies have been carried out at RAF station Finningley, along the lines of those carried out at RA F station Manston, in respect of using RAF station Finningley as a joint military-civil airport; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeubertRAF Finningley is a busy training station and the scope for civil flying is limited. My Department has not undertaken any studies on the greater civil use of the airfield but remains ready to discuss any viable proposals with the appropriate authorities.