§ 102. Mr. Edelmanasked the Minister of Aviation what measures he has taken to encourage further orders for the Argosy aircraft, either in its military or civil version, in order to maintain employment at Avro-Whitworth, Coventry, Limited.
§ Mr. AmeryIn anticipation of further orders, my Department is underwriting part of the cost of a number of Argosies which are being built. We are also contributing towards the introductory costs of all-freight services operated with this aircraft by B.E.A.