§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will consider undertaking trials with the AD500 airship for fishery protection purposes.
§ Mr. DuffyInitial studies into the possible use of the AD500 for fishery protection tasks have indicated that, like other existing designs of airships, it is not likely to be suitable for such work around the United Kingdom. However, the firm developing this airship is in touch with the Royal Navy and its proposals are under consideration.