HC Deb 06 April 1960 vol 621 c55W
Captain Kerby

asked the Minister of Aviation whether, in view of the fact that recent British military exercises in North Africa have proved that this country lacks military transport aircraft, he will place an order with Bristol aircraft for a military transport version of the Bristol Britannia for trooping purposes.

Mr. Sandys

No. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Defence does not see a need at present for any addition to the number of Britannias already delivered or on order for military transport purposes.