94. Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewingasked the Minister of Supply when he expects the Brabazon I to receive a certificate of airworthiness; and whether he will consider leasing it to British European Airways for their peak traffic load during the summer, and to the Air Ministry for trooping during the winter.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe Brabazon I has already qualified for a special category certificate of airworthiness to allow experimental flying and demonstration, and it is hoped that this will shortly be extended to cover the carrying of non-fare paying passengers. Much development work remains to be done before a full certificate of airworthiness for commercial service could be obtained, or before the aircraft could be used for trooping.