§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of Technology whether he is satisfied as to the readiness of the British aircraft industry to meet demands for expanded inter-city vertical take-off air services in Great Britain and Europe; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Benn:No such services are to be expected for many years, but the British aircraft industry, at the request of the Ministry of Technology, has produced extensive studies of inter-city vertical take-off aircraft. No decision on a project is likely for several months yet.