HC Deb 26 November 1963 vol 685 cc48-9W
Mr. Wigg

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will publish in the Official Report a complete list of all the aircraft missiles and aero-engines abandoned by Her Majesty's Government since 1951, before going into service; what were the dates of cancellation; and how much public money was spent on each project.

Mr. AmeryOn aircraft and missiles I have nothing to add to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Loughborough (Mr. Cronin) on 17th June last, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy. The following aero-engine projects have also been cancelled:

Name of Engine Cancellation Date Estimated Expenditure £m.
Nomad April, 1955 5.1
Screamer March, 1956 0.65
Soar March, 1956 1.2
Turmo March, 1956 0.1
Big Gyron March, 1957 3.4
R.B.106 March, 1957 0.1
Super Sprite October, 1960 0.85

The expenditure figures should be regarded as approximate only. Much of the expenditure represents knowledge and experience which has been used in the development of other engines that have gone into service.