HC Deb 23 June 1965 vol 714 c201W
31. M. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will make a further statement on his talks with the United States Government on the option to purchase the F111 aircraft.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

When I was in the U.S.A., I visited the General Dynamics factory at Fort Worth and was brought up to date on the progress on the project, but I had no discussion on the possibility of our taking up the option, which is being considered as part of the defence review.

39. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will now make a statement on whether the F111A is to be purchased from America.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I have nothing to add to what my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Defence, told the House on 2nd June, 1965.

Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will make a statement about the purchase of the F111.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I have nothing to add to what my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Defence told the House on 2nd June, 1965.