§ Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made towards meeting the Army's requirements for medium lift helicopter support; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyThe requirement has been reassessed and it has been concluded that it should be met by Boeing Vertol Chinook aircraft, together with a British avionics system based on equipment that is or is about to become standard in the British Services. Provisional terms for the purchase of 30 of these aircraft, which is subject to the approval of the United States Government, have been agreed with the company.