§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Minister of Technology what difficulties there have been in the United Kingdom Phantom programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennAs might have been expected in a development programme with a tight time-scale, problems have arisen in associating a British engine and navigation/attack equipment with a U.S.
510Wexchange equipment, cables and other plant have to be provided as part of a carefully phased programme catering not only for these applicants but demand for telephone service in the future. It is, therefore, not possible to give a realistic figure for the cost of connecting waiting applicants alone.