HC Deb 18 July 1955 vol 544 c1W
Mr. Crossman

asked the Minister of Supply how far the decision to cease production of the Hunter aircraft in Coventry was due to the fact that the costs of production in the Armstrong Whitworth aircraft factory are higher than the costs in factories controlled by his Department at Blackpool; and by how much the costs differ.

Miss Burton

asked the Minister of Supply the comparative costs of producing the same Hawker aircraft in Coventry and in Blackpool in factories under the supervision of his Department.

Mr. Maudling

I would refer the hon. Members to the reply which I have given today to Questions by the hon. Member for Coventry, North (Mr. Edelman) on this subject.