§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Minister of Aviation how many Concord aircraft need to be sold to cover the total development and building costs of the air- 138W craft; and how many firm orders have been received so far.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe number of Concord aircraft which we will need to sell to meet the objective stated will depend on how large a development levy we find that the market will bear. So far, 53 options have been taken out, and eight aircraft each are reserved for Air France and B.O.A.C.
§ Mr. Brooksasked the Minister of Aviation which United States aero-space companies have been awarded contracts to supply equipment for the Anglo-French Concord; and by what criteria such contracts have been awarded.
§ Mr. StonehouseI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answers given to the hon. Member for Woking (Mr. Onslow) on 11th May, 1966, and to my hon. Friend on 2nd November, 1966, in reply to similar Questions.—[Vol. 728, c. 377–8, Vol. 735, c.122.]
§ Mr. Brooksasked the Minister of Aviation what proportion of the value of each Concord will be represented by United States equipment and materials.
§ Mr. StonehouseNone of the equipment for the production aircraft has yet been chosen, and it is therefore too early to give a reliable estimate.