HC Deb 21 March 1946 vol 420 cc415-6W
103. Flight-Lieutenant Beswick

asked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production which Department is responsible for placing an order for civil aircraft such as the Brabazon Type I; and whether the Ministry of Supply and of Aircraft Production or the Ministry o Civil Aviation or the B.O.A.C. as potential operating company has the responsibility for considering modifications during completion of the Order.

Mr. Woodburn

As stated by my right hon. Friend the Lord President of the Council on 24th January last, it has been decided that all aircraft required by the public corporations operating civil air services shall be ordered through the Ministry of Supply and Aircraft Production. Modifications to such aircraft prior to delivery are discussed by all concerned under arrangements made by my Department.