§ 51. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Technology whether the principle of the captured air bubble in hovercraft design is being developed by the British Hovercraft Corporation.
§ Dr. BrayThe British Hovercraft Corporation is carrying out research into the captured air bubble, or the trapped air cushion principle.
§ 52. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Technology what research is being undertaken to reduce the noise from hovercraft.
§ Dr. BrayResearch to reduce the noise from the propellors, fans and engines on hovercraft is being undertaken both by the Department and by the industry. Investigation are also being made into alternative and quieter methods of propulsion.