HC Deb 15 December 1948 vol 459 c142W
Mr. Gammans

asked the Minister of Defence on what grounds it was decided to give priority to India in supplying the latest form of jet-propelled fighters as compared with other Commonwealth countries and the countries of Western Europe.

Mr. Alexander

The Government of India has recently purchased three Vampire aircraft for trial purposes. The supply of these aircraft has not been at the expense of the requirements of the other members of the Commonwealth or of the Western European nations.

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