HC Deb 22 January 1963 vol 670 c21W
Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Aviation what progress is being made in the development of the T.S.R.2; and when he expects it will be ready for operational service.

Mr. Amery

I do not think that periodic reports on military projects of this kind serve any useful purpose.

Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Aviation whether the Vulcan test bed accident has resulted in delaying the development of the T.S.R.2.

Mr. Amery

It is too early to judge the full consequences, but we still hope the first prototype will fly this year.

Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Aviation if the T.S.R.2 design is being altered to allow the aircraft to carry a Blue Steel type missile.

Mr. Amery

It would not be in the public interest to disclose what weapons we propose to put into the T.S.R.2.