HC Deb 01 August 1956 vol 557 cc155-6W
91. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many of the Britannia aircraft ordered by the British Overseas Airways Corporation he has approved for use on the United Kingdom—South America service; and when he expects that this will be operating again.

Mr. Watkinson

No specific number of Britannia aircraft has been ordered for the United Kingdom—South America services but I understand that the 18 long-range Britannias which British Overseas Airways Corporation have on order are intended to provide for these and other services. No date is being fixed for resumption of the South American service until more is known about aircraft delivery dates.

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