§ 87. Sir A. V. Harveyasked the Minister of Defence how many and what type of helicopters have been delivered to the Army, Navy and Air Forces during the past three years; and how many are on order at the present time.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe following types of helicopters have been delivered during the past three years: to the Royal Navy, Whirlwinds; to the Army, Skeeters; to the R.A.F., Sycamores and Whirlwinds. The following types are on order: Whirlwind and Wessex for the Royal Navy; Bristol 192 for the R.A.F.; and Skeeter for the Army. It would be contrary to practice to disclose the numbers of aircraft delivered to, or on order for the Armed Forces.