§ 33. Mr. Nelsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will take measures to enlarge the fleet of aircraft available to RAF Transport Command.
§ Mr. WigginThe Royal Air Force's air transport capability—nowadays provided by strike command—will be substantially enlarged by the purchase of wide-bodied tankers announced today in subparagraph 311a of Cmnd. 8758. In addition to their in-flight refuelling role, these aircraft will be able to carry large numbers of troops and heavy equipment.