§ Mr. P. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Air what sums were spent on the purchase of new bombing, fighter and training aircraft in each of the financial years 1952–51 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56, and 1956–57.
Mr. WardThe cost of new bombing, fighter and training aircraft (excluding spares and supporting equipment) delivered to the Royal Air Force in these years was approximately:
1952–53 … … £44 million 1953–54 … … £61 million 1954–55 … … £82 million 1955–56 … … £70 million 1956–57 … … £54 million