§ 57. Sir T. Beamishasked the Minister of Aviation what financial contribution Her Majesty's Government intend to make in 1963 and subsequent years to further the British contribution to the production of a supersonic airliner in co-operation with France; and whether the manufacturers concerned have now been given all the information they require to be able to proceed with the necessary research and other work without delay.
§ Mr. MartenHer Majesty's Government's expenditure on this project in 1963, is likely to be between £4 million and £5 million. It is too early yet to give figures for subsequent years. The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes".