HC Deb 01 November 1948 vol 457 c26W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Supply how many aeroplanes, jet aeroplanes, jet engines, or other aircraft have been respectively sold, given or lent to the U.S.S.R. since July, 1945; and if he will give details of the types.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

No aircraft of any type has been sold, given or lent to the U.S.S.R. since July, 1945. Fifty-five gas turbine engines of types available for export generally have been exported since that date, in fulfilment of contracts placed in August, 1946, and March. 1947.