HC Deb 03 December 1945 vol 416 cc1907-8
34. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production what is the amount of money expended to date on the Brabazon I aircraft, and what is the estimated total cost; and when is the prototype aircraft expected to be flying.

Mr. Wilmot

It is contrary to established practice to disclose contract prices, or payments to individual firms. The first prototype aircraft is expected to fly in the Spring of 1947.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Is the Minister satisfied that when this aircraft does fly it will have a performance equivalent to American aircraft?