HC Deb 18 January 1967 vol 739 cc59-60W
54. Mr. Burden

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what effect the increased cost of the F111 will have on the number of Phantom aircraft that will be purchased from the United States of America.

Mr. Healey

As regards the F111, I have nothing to add to what I have just told the hon. Member. Over three-quarters of the Phantom requirements indicated by the Defence Review have already been ordered. Further Phantom orders are not due to be placed until June of this year when we shall, of course, take account of all relevant factors.