HC Deb 20 July 1967 vol 750 cc312-3W
68. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Technology who will serve on the new National Physical Laboratory Hovercraft Committee under Mr. M. A. L. Banks; and what steps will be taken to acquaint it with the practical operation of hovercraft.

Dr. Bray

Members of the Committee will be nominated by the National Research Development Corporation, the Ministries of Defence, Technology, and Transport, and the Hovercraft Policy Committee.

There will also be members representing the hovercraft operators, and others from industry appointed by the Chairman in consultation with the Steering Committee of the National Physical Laboratory.