§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Technology (1) what research he is doing into problems of the aerodynamic shape of bombs carried by supersonic military 273W aircraft; and if he will state the cost of such research;
(2) what research he is doing into problems of complex spring-loaded fins, in relation to bombs used by supersonic military aircraft; and what is the cost of such research.
§ Mr. StonehouseWe have decided that none is needed.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Technology what research he is doing into problems of air friction in relation to bombs carried by supersonic aircraft; and if he will estimate the cost of this research.
§ Mr. StonehouseResearch work is being done, but it would not be in the public interest to disclose details.