HC Deb 21 January 1971 vol 809 c340W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on the request by the British Overseas Airways Corporation for approval to order more Boeing 747 aircraft.

Mr. Noble

Yes. Approval has been given for B.O.A.C. to purchase four more Boeing 747 aircraft for delivery in the spring of 1973. These aircraft will cost about £45 million, including spares, and will bring B.O.A.C.'s fleet of 747s up to 16.