§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is yet in a position to make a statement about the replacement of the aircraft at present used in the Scottish Air Ambulance Service.
§ Mr. J. StuartMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation has advised that the D.H. Rapides at present in use in the Air Ambulance Service ought to be replaced as soon as possible. I have, therefore, agreed that British European Airways should purchase and operate on my behalf two D.H. Herons. I have reserved the right to ask for their replacement by the twin-engined Prestwick Pioneer, now being developed by Scottish Aviation Ltd., when the latter aircraft is in production, if it proves the more suitable for ambulance use.