B.O.A.C. (Britannia and VC.10 Aircraft)

HC Deb 13 May 1964 vol 695 cc73-4W

64. Mr. Milne

asked the Minister of Aviation what was the original price paid by the British Overseas Airways Corporation for the seven Britannia aircraft subsequently sold.

Mr. Marten

B.O.A.C tell me that the average price of these Britannia aircraft was a little over £1 million.

Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Minister of Aviation what discussions he has had with the British Overseas Airways Corporation regarding the reduction of the Corporation's order for the VC.10.

Mr. Amery

The Chairman of B.O.A.C. is making a reappraisal both of B.O.A.C.'s traffic forecasts and of the Corporation's fleet requirements. The Chairman is naturally in touch with me on these associated and complex questions, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.