HC Deb 03 June 1964 vol 695 cc159-60W
24. Sir E. Errington

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will give performance details of the amended specification of the Concord and its expected date of entry into service.

Mr. Amery

The Concord, as now being designed, will have a range of about 4,000 statute miles, a cruising speed of Mach 2.2 and will carry up to 118 passengers. It is expected to enter airline service in 1971.

Mr. Lubbock

asked the Minister of Aviation if, following the announcement by the British Aircraft Corporation and Sud Aviation of the increased weight, larger wing area and greater engine power of the Concord, he will make a statement on the Government's contribution to the development cost.

Mr. Amery

Revised estimates of the cost of this project are at present under consideration by both the Governments concerned.