§ 23. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production the quantity and type of aero engines which have been ordered from the U.S.A. for use in civil aircraft in this country.
§ Mr. WilmotOne hundred and fifty Continental type engines have been ordered from the U.S.A for fitting in a light civil aircraft, at least 90 per cent. of the output of which will be exported.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyWill the Minister consider using British engines for these aircraft? We are leading the world in this type of engine and it should not be necessary to import engines from America, even for export.
§ Mr. WilmotYes, Sir. There was not one available of the right type at the moment, and it was thought better to import the engines rather than lose the export order.