Concorde

HC Deb 02 August 1971 vol 822 cc217-8W

66. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in view of the fact that the Minister for Aerospace has now flown in Concorde, he himself will now take a flight at an early date.

Mr. John Davies

I am looking forward to taking a flight in Concorde at a convenient opportunity.

67. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent the Concorde project division of his Department consults the British Aircraft Corporation before planning public relations activities concerning that aircraft.

Mr. David Price

The Concorde Division is in the closest touch with the British Aircraft Corporation. The responsibility for public relations and publicity is, however, a matter for the Corporation.

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will seek to obtain from Pan-American Airways a copy of the evaluation report on Concorde being prepared for them by Mr. Scott Flower.

Mr. David Price

A copy of the report has been sent to the British Aircraft Corporation, which considers it to be a fair and favourable assessment of Concorde's flight characteristics.