§ 23. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from the British defence industry concerning the next development of fighter aircraft for use by the Royal Air Force.
§ Mr. PattieAs was stated in Cmnd. 8288, possible developments for future combat aircraft for the RAF include V/STOL and Tornado-related developments. We are in close touch with British industry on the future possibilities and are fully aware of its needs.