§ Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Aviation whether he is aware that damage will be done to the British aircraft industry if the design teams hitherto engaged on the HS681 are dispersed; and what alternative projects he will bring forward which will keep these teams together.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsAs I announced in yesterday's debate, we are examining a number of possibilities for joint research and development with our allies. In addition, the decision to proceed further with the Kestrel and to adopt a version of the Comet for Royal Air Force Coastal Command will go some way to offsetting the loss of work on the HS681.