§ 41. Mr. Stracheyasked the Minister of Aviation whether he will assure the House that Blue Steel will be available to the Royal Air Force for an adequately long period before Skybolt.
§ Mr. RipponYes, Sir.
§ Mr. StracheyCannot the hon. Gentleman comment a little more on the rather disturbing reports that these two weapons will now be available at a very short interval? Is not there a real danger of duplication here, and is it not the function of his Ministry to avoid this?
§ Mr. RipponPress reports do not cause me to change my Answer.