HC Deb 01 August 1958 vol 592 c231W
Mr. Farey-Jones

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will make a statement on the ordering of new jet aircraft by British European Airways.

Mr. Watkinson

The Government have now given approval for British European Airways to conclude a contract with the Aircraft Manufacturing Company Limited (Airco) for 24 DH.121 aircraft. These will cost about £29 million, and will be delivered between 1964 and 1966.