§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the nearest available alternative to RAF Halton as a flying base for the Air Training Corps; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe nearest available airfield which could be used as a flying base for the ATC is RAF Henlow. However, this would not necessarily be a practical alternative since the volunteer gliding schools are regional in character, and RAF Henlow is well outside the catchment area for the local ATC and combined cadet force units.