§ Sir J. Edenasked the Minister of Aviation what civilian and military transport aircraft due to come into service during the next 10 years and having a short take-off and landing capability are currently either under development or are being purchased from abroad or for which specifications are being prepared; and in each case how 207W their short take-off and landing capability performance will compare with that of the HS681.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsA continuing programme of research work into V/STOL techniques is being undertaken by my Department but no decisions have yet been taken on the specification, development or purchase of STOL transport aircraft for future civil or military use.