§ 68. Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Aviation what order he now intends to place for a light helicopter to meet military requirements; and if he will make a statement.
§ 71. Sir A. V. Harveyasked the Minister of Aviation what small helicopters have been evaluated within the last six 57W months with a view to supply to the Royal Air Force and the Army.
§ Mr. AmeryThe small helicopters which were evaluated with a view to supply to the Services were the Hughes 269, the Brantly B.2, the Hiller 12E, and the Bell 47G. In addition, a joint Anglo-French design, a version of the Westland Skeeter, and the new Hughes 300 have been submitted. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Defence told the House on 22nd January that he is urgently considering this requirement; meanwhile, I cannot say which helicopter will be chosen.