HC Deb 05 December 1955 vol 547 cc6-7
9. Mr. P. Williams

asked the Minister of Supply how much money has been spent by his Department on helicopter development annually since 1945.

Mr. Erroll

As the Answer contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

Can my hon. Friend say what progress is being made with the experimental helicopters for the Services, of which an experimental squadron was set up some time ago?

Mr. Erroll

I would rather see that question on the Order Paper.

Following is the information:

The figures are as follows:

£
1945–46 … … … Nil
1946–47 … … … 115,000
1947–48 … … … 180,000
1948–49 … … … 127,000
1949–50 … … … 280,000
1950–51 … … … 192,000
1951–52 … … … 289,000
1952–53 … … … 573,000
1953–54 … … … 1,106,000
1954–55 … … … 2,800,000

Estimated expenditure in the current year over £4 million.