§ 45. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made in the development of the maritime Comet.
§ Mr. MasonThe first flight of this aircraft, now known as Nimrod, took place on schedule in May this year and development flying has continued successfully since then. The expected in-service date of 1969–70 remains as forecast in the 1967 Statement on Defence Estimates.