§ 76. Mr. Wilkesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what number and types of aircraft have been supplied 140W to the Iraqi Government since March, 1947; what contracts or arrangements are outstanding for the delivery of aircraft to Iraq in the future; and the number of aircraft involved.
§ Mr. BevinSince March, 1947, three Vickers Viking and three De Havilland Doves have been supplied to Iraqi Airways, the Iraqi Government airline. There are no contracts outstanding for the supply of civil aircraft for Iraq. Under a contract signed in October, 1946, six Doves have been supplied to the Royal Iraqi Air Force. These are civilian aircraft. A further contract was signed at the same time by the Iraqi Government for the supply to their Air Force of 34 Hawker Sea Furies, of which four are to be trainers. Seven of these aircraft have been delivered and it is expected that the order will be completed by next September. There are no other outstanding contracts for military aircraft.