HC Deb 19 July 1950 vol 477 c2239
13. Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Air what progress has been made with a new flying-boat to replace the Sunderland; and when it is expected to make its first flight.

Mr. A. Henderson

This is a long-term development and it would not be in the public interest to give this information.

Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that the Sunderland is 15 years' old, and that it is about time we had a new flying-boat coming along?

Mr. Henderson

Yes, Sir, and one is in process of being developed.