§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy on the adaptation of aero-engines to air-frames for which they were not designed.
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§ Mr. John MorrisThe selection of an aero-engine for a particular airframe depends on operational, financial and industrial considerations; the suitability of existing engines and the extent to which they would need adaptation or development to meet the operational requirement are factors to be taken into account in making the selection.