§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Defence if any decision has yet been taken as to the replacement of Jet Provosts for the Royal Air Force; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartAn air staff target for a new basic trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force is being prepared. This will be issued in the usual way, and industry will be invited to make proposals. No decision on a new aircraft can be made until these have been considered.