HC Deb 01 December 1969 vol 792 c194W
Mr. Fortescue

asked the Minister of Technology what action he is taking, pending the development of vertical takeoff and landing airliners, to assist British manufacturers in the design and production of short take-off and landing airliners for city-centre to city-centre operation in this country.

Mr. Carmichael

The Department is studying proposals for short take-off and landing aircraft that have recently been submitted by British manufacturers.