HC Deb 09 March 1970 vol 797 cc223-4W
77. Mr. Pounder

asked the Minister of Technology if he will make a statement on the refurbishing of the Victor II bombers; and if he will name the firm which is to take over this work, in view of the fact that the Handley Page Aircraft Company has gone into liquidation.

Mr. Carmichael

Subject to contract negotiations, Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. will carry on the design and development work previously undertaken by Handley Page Aircraft Ltd. for the conversion of a number of Victor Mk. II aircraft to tankers.