§ 50. Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Supply to make a statement on the design and development of a jet and rocket fighter with vertical climb.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyNo development is taking place of any jet and rocket fighter with vertical climb. The hon. Member will recall that the existence of the Saunders Roe SR. 53 mixed power plant project, and the Short's vertical take-off aircraft was officially released on 12th November, 1955.