§ 92. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Air how many aircraft are to be supplied from Transport Command 84W for the re-equipment of the Queen's Flight; and if he make a statement.
§ Mr. Farey-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will make a statement on the Queen's Flight.
§ Mr. BirchThe Queen's Flight at present consists of three Vikings and one Heron. Helicopters are borrowed from Service units as required. These arrangements have been under review and it has been decided that the Vikings should be replaced by two Herons, making a total of three Herons. It is also proposed to add two helicopters. With these aircraft the Queen's Flight will be equipped to undertake the short range flights required. For longer flights aircraft will continue to be provided by the Air Corporations. Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve these proposals.
§ 95. Sir N. Hulbertasked the Secretary of State for Air the composition and terms of reference of the committee which has been appointed to report on the structure of the Queen's Flight.
§ Mr. BirchNo. It is not the general practice to disclose the detailed arrangements for Departmental consultation.