HC Deb 23 November 1955 vol 546 cc1458-9
49. Mr. Grimond

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what trials have been completed by his department with the twin-engined Pioneer as a civilian airplane.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

None Sir. The aircraft will however be subject to the normal testing required by the Air Registration Board before qualifying for a certificate of airworthiness.

Mr. Grimond

As this aircraft may be of great importance in certain internal services, will the right hon. Gentleman do his best to see that, if it is approved by the Board of Civil Aviation, the trials are completed as soon as possible?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I understand the hon. Gentleman's anxiety in regard to this attractive and interesting aircraft. As I had the opportunity of flying in one a little while ago, I can understand his enthusiasm.