HC Deb 12 May 1969 vol 783 cc174-5W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when the delivery of Phantom and Hercules aircraft, respectively, will be completed; how many were delivered up to the end of the financial year 1968–69; and how many will be delivered in the financial year 1969–70.

Mr. Healey

All 66 Hercules aircraft were delivered before the end of the financial year 1968–69. Ninety-seven Phantom aircraft were delivered before the end of March 1969, and the balance of 73 aircraft are due for delivery before the end of 1969.