asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many residents in houses adjoining Biggin Hill aerodrome have had to quit their properties, particulars of which have been sent to him; and if he will arrange for full compensation based on present-day valuations.

Six families will be affected by our acquisition of properties in the flying approaches of Biggin Hill airfield. A week-end bungalow and an empty house are also being acquired. Compensation will be paid in accordance with the appropriate statutory provisions.