§ 6. Mrs. Whiteasked the Minister of Aviation what Government orders have been given, or are under discussion, for Rotodyne helicopters, VC 10's and DH 125's.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftWork on the Rotodyne is proceeding at Westlands under a development contract for my Ministry. No production order has yet been placed by the Government for the Rotodyne but an order for the Royal Air Force is under consideration.
Contract negotiations for the purchase of five VC 10 aircraft for the Royal Air Force Transport Command are well advanced. A possible Service requirement for the DH 125 is under examination.