HC Deb 14 November 1949 vol 469 cc175-6W
81. Mr. Carson

asked the Minister of Supply what action he is taking to expedite the deliveries of the Princess class flying-boat which have been held up due to non-completion of engines.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

I am satisfied that the Bristol Aeroplane Company are doing everything possible to overcome the technical difficulties which have caused a setback in the delivery dates of the Proteus engines, and all necessary assistance is being given by my Department, both to that company and to Messrs. Saunders-Roe, Limited, in their efforts to reduce the consequences of the delay to a minimum.