§ 24. Sir E. Erringtonasked the Minister of Aviation whether he will give performance details of the amended specification 160W of the Concord and its expected date of entry into service.
§ Mr. AmeryThe 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. Lubbockasked 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. AmeryRevised estimates of the cost of this project are at present under consideration by both the Governments concerned.