§ 12. Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Aviation what plans he has for harmonising as far as possible the characteristics of military and civil types of transport aircraft.
§ Mr. SandysWhen ordering military transport aircraft the Services have been asked to accept specifications suited to civil requirements with as few modifications as possible. This procedure Chas been followed recently in several cases.
§ Mrs. WhiteCan the right hon. Gentleman tell the House whether the reverse process also is carried out? In other words, when a very important civil aircraft is being designed, is there early consultation with the military authorities to see that their requirements are taken into account?
§ Mr. SandysThat is also done.