HC Deb 18 November 1966 vol 736 c191W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what alternatives he has in mind for the Anglo-French variable-geometry aircraft.

Mr. Healey

As I told the House on 16th November, I am still hopeful that the French Government will see their way to continue with this project and I am determined that we shall do everything possible on our side to make a favourable decision likely.—[Vol. 736, c. 414–6.]

Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Jaguar aircraft are to be ordered by Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Healey

Substantial numbers of this aircraft are envisaged.