§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade what discussions he has had with British Airways about their new aircraft requirements; and if he will pay a visit to BAC Hum, Christchurch, to evaluate the suitability of the BAC 1–11 to British Airways requirements.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe evaluation of the relative merits of aircraft is a matter for the commercial judgment of the airline. I understand that British Aerospace and other manufacturers have been invited to submit quotations, but no proposals have yet been put to me.