HC Deb 22 November 1950 vol 481 cc321-2
23. Surgeon Lieut.-Commander Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what information he has from the United Nations as to the extent to which the latest Soviet jet fighters are now being encountered by our Forces in Korea; and how their performances compares with those of United Nations aircraft.

Mr. Bevin

The hon. and gallant Member will have seen references to Russian type jet fighters in the communiques issued by the Commander-in-Chief, United Nations Command in Korea. The communiques have only referred to small numbers of these aircraft. The Commander-in-Chief's communiques do not provide any comparative information on performance.

Surgeon Lieut.-Commander Bennett

Is it not a fact that American combat pilots have reported encountering fast jet aircraft in Korea which have been faster than the machines they were flying? Is it not, therefore, a matter for great concern, and the Government's responsibility, that the Government should have supplied Russia with engines with which to equip such aircraft?

Air Commodore Harvey

Will the right hon. Gentleman press our United States allies to pass on any relevant information available about Russian jet aircraft to this country?

Mr. Bevin

Yes, certainly.

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