HC Deb 12 January 1981 vol 996 c430W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is considering a replacement fleet for the Pembroke communications aircraft; and whether he has given any consideration to the purchase of the Scottish Aviation Jetstream.

Mr. Pattie

The Jetstream 31 of the Scottish division of British Aerospace was under consideration as a replacement for the RAF's Devon and Pembroke communication aircraft. Because of the need to restrain defence spending we have had to postpone this plan.