HC Deb 31 January 1963 vol 670 c232W
Mrs. McLaughlin

asked the Minister of Aviation what progress is being made in the placing of sub-contract work on the V.C.10 with Short Bros. and Harland.

Mr. Amery

The programme of subcontracting to Shorts on this project is in preparation, the necessary contract arrangements should be settled very soon.

Mr. McMaster

asked the Minister of Aviation what changes have been made in the plans announced by the Minister in relation to sub-contract work on the V.C.10 to be placed with Short Bros. and Harland.

Mr. Amery

There is no change in the intention to sub-contract work on this aircraft to Shorts, but the extent of the subcontracting has not yet been settled.