Mr. McKie:

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will make a statement regarding future plans for the aerodrome at West Freugh, Wigtownshire.

I hope that the airfield at West Freugh will be released for agriculture before the end of 1947.

Mr. McKie:

Is the Minister aware that a good deal of consternation has been caused in the district lately at the idea that the aerodrome is to be closed?

I am advised that the units which are now there would be better moved elsewhere, and that the land is first-class agricultural land.