§ Mr. Onslowasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the average annual gross investment by British airlines in new aircraft and other equipment in 1965 and 1966; and what is the anticipated annual average for 1967 to 1969, inclusive.
§ Mr. JayAverage annual gross investment by United Kingdom airlines in the United Kingdom in the financial years 1965–66 and 1966–67 is estimated to have been £49 million. It is estimated that in the years 1967–68 to 1969–70 investment might average about £90 million a year, but there are still some uncertainties.