§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Aviation whether the Vanguard replacement, for which the design parameters have been announced by British European Airways, has been considered by the Transport Aircraft Requirements Committee.
§ Mr. AmeryA sub-committee of the Transport Aircraft Requirements Committee is studying the subject of short-range minimum-cost air transport. The possible future requirements of British172W European Airways are being considered in this context.
§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Aviation what research work is being carried out by the Royal Aircraft Establishment on projects relevant to the proposed Vanguard replacement.
§ Mr. AmeryA detailed study of possible approaches to the development of a short-range minimum-cost air transport has been made by a group under the leadership of the Royal Aircraft Establishment. A programme of research recommended by the group is now being considered. The existing programme of general aeronautical research at the Royal Aircraft Establishment also contains items which have a bearing on this problem.