§ 54. Mr. Bostonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made on re-equipping the Transport Force in view of the increasing emphasis being placed on the mobility of United Kingdom forces.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesFour new aircraft types are currently being delivered to Air Support Command—the VC10, Belfast, Hercules and Andover. The build-up of the Andover front line is complete, and the Belfast and VC10 squadrons have been formed. Deliveries of the Hercules are ahead of schedule and should be completed by the middle of next year.