HC Deb 01 March 1976 vol 906 c472W
Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade when production versions of retrofits for Trident aircraft will be available.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Studies have shown that with present technology Tridents cannot be modified to meet the internationally agreed noise standards for new types of sub-sonic jet aircraft. Retrofit kits producing marginal noise benefits could, however, be available in about 30 months from receipt of order.