§ Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Aviation by what percentage the price which the Government have agreed to pay for the Bell Agusta helicopters being produced by Westland's exceeds the amount quoted in the revised estimate by Short Brothers and Harland for the production of Hiller helicopters.
§ Mr. AmeryThe revised estimate by Short Brothers and Harland was submitted after she closing date for tenders for the Army Unit light helicopter requirement. For the reasons I gave the House during the debate on the Consolidated Fund on 19th March this re-tender was not allowed. In the circumstances it would be misleading to compare it with the contract price for the Bell Agusta helicopters to be produced by Westland's.