§ 55. Mr. Sheldonasked the Minister of Aviation Supply if he will give the dates in the past 12 months when announcements have been made by his Department giving details of the further production of components and engines for Concorde.
§ Mr. David PriceThe House was informed on 2nd February, 1970, that the manufacturers had been authorised to start work on the first six production aircraft. My right hon. Friend confirmed this and at the same time informed the House on 20th January, 1971, that authority had also been given to order some materials for a further four aircraft. On the same day he informed the House that in addition to the engines required for the development programme, authority has also been given for the manufacture of the first 14 production engines.—[Vol. 795 c.28–9; Vol. 809, c.1040–4.]