HC Deb 18 December 1963 vol 686 c228W
89 and 90. Sir J. Eden

asked the Minister of Defence (1) whether he has now made a decision on the type of aircraft to replace the Hunters in the Royal Air Force;

(2) what steps he has taken to interest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies in the possibilities of the Hawker P1154; what response he has received; and if he will make a statement on the future development of this aircraft.

Mr. Thorneycroft

No. I am not yet in a position to make any further statement. Her Majesty's Government have argued the merits of the Hawker P1 154 both in international N.A.T.O. discussions and in contact with N.A.T.O. governments individually.