HC Deb 09 March 1966 vol 725 c545W
Sir T. Beamish

asked the Minister of Aviation what has been the total cost so far resulting from the ordering and cancellation of the P1154, the C130 and the TSR2 aircraft, showing each separately; and what estimates he has made of any further costs that are likely to arise.

Mr. Mulley

Payments to date on the P1154 and TSR2 are £20 million and £165 million, respectively. I assume the hon. Member means HS681 when he refers to C130, and the payments to date on HS681 are about £3 million. The final amounts to be paid on these cancelled projects are still the subject of negotiation between my Department and the companies concerned.

Mr. Ridley

asked the Minister of Aviation what were the total development costs and cancellation charges of the P1154 vertical take-off fighter.

Mr. Mulley

Payments to date are £20 million. Negotiations with the contractors concerned are not yet completed and final figures are therefore not available.

Mr. Ridley

asked the Minister of Aviation what were the total development costs and cancellation charges of the HS681 transport aircraft.

Mr. Mulley

Payments to date are about £3 million. Negotiations with the contractors concerned are not yet completed and final figures are therefore not available.