HC Deb 17 December 1956 vol 562 c94W
50. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Minister of Supply to make a statement on the design and development of a jet and rocket fighter with vertical climb.

Mr. Ian Harvey

No development is taking place of any jet and rocket fighter with vertical climb. The hon. Member will recall that the existence of the Saunders Roe SR. 53 mixed power plant project, and the Short's vertical take-off aircraft was officially released on 12th November, 1955.