HC Deb 12 July 1966 vol 731 c182W
69. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will purchase for the Science Museum the aircraft in which Miss Sheila Scott recently flew solo round the world, as a memorial to her courage and to the British aircraft industry, and encourage the science and art of British aviation.

Miss Jennie Lee

The first criterion for exhibits in the Science Museum is that they should represent a significant stage in technical development not already shown in the Museum. It is not considered that the aircraft in question, which was American built, meets this criterion.

But may I add that this in no way diminishes my admiration of Miss Scott's distinguished achievement.