§ Mr. Farrasked the Minister of Aviation what progress he is now able to report on the commencement of new inter-nation joint aircraft projects.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to the hon. Member for Leicester, South-East (Mr. Peel). In addition the U.K. and the U.S.A. are engaged on a joint research and experimental programme on the use of beryllium on aero-engines. A number of other important fields for co-operative research and development are being explored, and as already announced an arrangement for joint development of an advanced lift engine for V/STOL aircraft is being considered. We are also contributing with Canada to the development and evaluation of a surveillance drone.