§ 35. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how long it will be before twin-engined helicopters will be available for use in the Colonies.
§ Mr. LytteltonI am not in a position to add anything to the answer given to the hon. Member on 31st May by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply.
§ Mr. DoddsWhy should the right hon. Gentleman decide to do nothing in the meantime, on the fantastic assumption that single engine helicopters are too dangerous for spraying crops and other jobs? Will he not look at this matter again? Why does he say that the twin-engined helicopter would be far too costly? Is not the single-engined helicopter much more sensible for such jobs as crop spraying and dusting?
§ Mr. LytteltonI am not satisfied that the twin-engined helicopter is more efficient and cheaper for spraying than ordinary aircraft.
§ Mr. AlportWill my right hon. Friend make sure that the helicopters which are at present operating in the centre of London are made available for use in the furthest outposts of Empire in the shortest possible time?
§ Mr. DoddsOwing to the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment.