§ Mr. G. Brownasked the Minister of Supply to make a statement on the development of the English Electric P.1, fighter; what production orders have been placed; and when it is expected this aircraft will come into service.
§ Mr. Aubrey JonesDevelopment of the P.1 is proceeding satisfactorily. Delivery of the development batch aircraft will begin this year and an intensive programme of development flying will follow. As was announced in reply to a Question by the right hon. Member for Ipswich (Mr. Stokes) on 26th November, 1956, a production order has been placed, but it would not be in the public interest either to disclose its size, or to state when the aircraft is expected to conic into service.