§ Q14. Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Prime Minister when Her Majesty's Government expect to decide whether to place an order with British Aerospace for the 748 Coastguarder for fishery protection work.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is at present studying a technical evaluation of a number of aircraft, including the British Aerospace 748 Coastguarder, for fishery protection work and will shortly be entering into discussion with the other interested Departments. No final decisions can be expected for several months.