§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the possible purchase of American Phantom aircraft; and what plans he has for the installation of British engines and electronic equipment in such aircraft.
56Wshall be able to make a statement.
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the uncertainty felt by members of the Civil Defence services regarding the future of that service; what action he will take; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir F. SoskiceI understand the need to end this uncertainty, and I shall make a statement as soon as the review of civil defence preparations has been completed.