§ 36. Mr. Gerald Howarthasked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans his Department has for the development of a supersonic vertical short take-off and landing aircraft; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThere is as yet no established requirement for such an aircraft. We are, however, undertaking studies of relevant technologies jointly with the United States Government under the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed on 23 January 1986.