HC Deb 25 October 1960 vol 627 cc266-7W
82. Mr. McMaster

asked the Minister of Aviation when he intends to announce the placing of the final order for the Short Britannic freighter aeroplane; and how many aircraft Her Majesty's Government intend to order.

Mr. Rippon

I have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member and the hon. Member for Belfast, West (Mrs. McLaughlin) on 2nd May, 1960, except to say that the contract negotiations are in their final stage.