HC Deb 10 February 1971 vol 811 cc162-3W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Minister of Aviation Supply if he will list the countries which have now placed reservations or orders for the Concorde aircraft, with the estimated number in each case.

Mr. David Price

The airlines who hold options for Concorde, with the numbers in each case, are as follows:

Number on option
B.O.A.C. … … 8
Air France … … 8
Pan American … … 8
Air Canada … … 4
Air India … … 2
American Airlines … … 6
Brainiff … … 3
Continental … … 3
Eastern Airlines … … 6
Japan Air Lines … … 3
Lufthansa … … 3
Middle East Airlines … … 2
Qantas … … 4
Sabena … … 2
Trans World Airlines … … 6
United Airlines … … 6
Total … … 74

None of these options has yet been converted into a firm order.

Mr. Bishop

asked the Minister of Aviation Supply if he will make a further statement on the progress of the Concorde programme.

Mr. Corfield

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer to similar questions earlier today.