HC Deb 25 February 1948 vol 447 c1921
4. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Air, in view of the shortage of modern ab initio trainer aircraft, what design and type have been decided on as standard equipment.

Mr. A. Henderson

While approximately 400 Prentice aircraft have been ordered, final decisions have not yet been taken about the types of aircraft to be used in future for ab initio training.

Mr. Rankin

Can my right hon. Friend say where these aircraft have been ordered? Are they being designed and produced in this country or are they being produced in Canada?

Mr. Henderson

In this country.