Wednesday, 17 March 1965
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
I have to acquaint the House that I have received a letter from the President of the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay expressing, in accordance with a Resolution of the Chamber, sympathy...
asked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware that the recent inclusive tour arrangements by British European Airways have the effect of making it cheaper for British residents to visit the...
asked the Minister of Aviation if he will state the average cost per mile of seats on British domestic air routes and European air routes.
asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will publish details of the representations he has received from the British aircraft industry on the subject of the Concord project.
asked the Minister of Aviation if he will place a contract with Short Brothers and Harland for a development study of a jet version of the Belfast freighter aircraft.
asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will place a further research contract with Short Brothers and Harland for the development of a new multi-jet vertical take-off and landing aircraft as a...
asked the Minister of Aviation what inquiries have been made by the Government of South Africa regarding the purchase of Bloodhound missiles.
asked the Minister of Aviation why, subsequent to the ending of the 7s. 6d. airport service charge, a 7s. 6d. United Kingdom departure charge is now levied; by what authority this charge is made;...
asked the Minister of Aviation, in view of the fact that aircraft engine exports dropped from £62,706,680 in 1963 to £44,096,123 in 1964, what estimate he has made of the effect on...
asked the Minister of Aviation what proposals he has for maintaining employment at the present level in the Belfast aircraft factory after 1970.
asked the Minister of Aviation what estimate he has made of the effect the cancellation of the HS681 and P1154 will have on the future of the Trident and the HS125 due to increased overheads.
asked the Minister of Aviation what stage has been reached in regard to the projects in the aircraft industry being jointly carried out with Continental partners.
asked the Minister of Aviation what information he has on the relative size of the electronic computing capacity of the British and United States aircraft industries and on the lead in...
asked the Minister of Aviation what action he will take to ensure that in future there is no possibility of overcharging by firms contracting with his department for the supply or development of...
asked the Minister of Aviation what British radar and control systems are to be installed in the Phantom and C130 aircraft to be purchased from the United States of America.
asked the Minister of Aviation how many Spey engines are to be ordered from Rolls Royce for the Phantom; and what modifications to the existing engine will be necessary.
asked the Minister of Aviation what proposals he has to provide facilities for private and commercial aircraft to operate in North Devon.
asked the Minister of Aviation what assistance has been given by his Department to the British Aircraft Corporation in its negotiations with Middle East Airlines for the supply of VC10 aircraft.
asked the Minister of Aviation how much has been expended on research and development in respect of the 1154 and 681 types of aircraft.
asked the Minister of Aviation if he will now make a statement on the future of the TSR2 project.
asked the Minister of Aviation whether, in view of the fact that internal routes have greater flight frequencies than overseas routes, he will give a general direction, in the public interest, to...
asked the Minister of Aviation whether Prestwick Airport is available as an alternative landing ground for British European Airways when Renfrew is fog-bound.
asked the Minister of Aviation what support, other than subsidy, Her Majesty's Government will give to private flying clubs.
asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will instruct the member whom he will appoint to British European Airways' board, charged with paying special attention to the interests of the domestic...
Dr. Bennett: asked the Minister of Aviation what steps he is taking at the International Civil Aviation Organisation and otherwise to ensure that in inquiries into aircraft accidents full...
asked the Minister of Aviation whether he is aware that the flight of the Constellation belonging to the United States Airways engaged in transporting arms and ammunition and at present impounded...
asked the Minister of Aviation if he will improve lavatory facilities at London and Renfrew airports.
asked the Minister of Aviation why taxi-drivers are refused facilities for picking up passengers at Renfrew Airport.
asked the Minister of Aviation whether in view of the failure of the short-range Tartar and medium-range Terrier anti-aircraft weapons being developed for the United States Navy, he will approach...
asked the Minister of Aviation why there are no facilities for buying stamps in the departure lounge of London Airport.
Dr. Bennett: asked the Minister of Aviation whether the requirements of civil aviation are within the terms of reference of the Plowden Committee.
asked the Minister of Aviation what discussions he has had with Commonwealth countries on the possibilities of Commonwealth cooperation in aircraft projects.
asked the Minister of Aviation if he will make a statement upon Her Majesty's Government's programme for the further development of satellite launchers and sounding rockets.
asked the Minister of Aviation if he will give details of the joint British-United States programme to develop vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
3.31p.m.
I am authorised by the Prime Minister to inform the House that Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to indicate her approval of the appointment of the right hon. Gentleman the Member for...
With your permission, Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I should like to make a statement on this year's Annual Agricultural Review, the details of which are given in a White Paper available...
I beg to give notice that on Friday, 2nd April, I shall call attention to the subject of a university of the air and educational television generally, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that on Friday, 2nd April I shall call attention to the need for increased Government aid in research and public education in cancer, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice, on behalf of my hon. Friend the Member for Derbyshire, South-East (Mr. Park), that on Friday, 2nd April, he will call attention to juvenile delinquency, and move a Resolution.
Ordered,That this day Business other than the Business of Supply may be taken before Ten o'clock, and that if the first Resolution proposed shall have been agreed to by the Committee of Supply...
[12TH ALLOTTED DAY]
(VOTE ON ACCOUNT)
4.56 p.m.
That a sum not exceeding £1,500,000, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the expense of operating the Royal Ordnance Factories, which will come in course of payment during the year ending...
That a sum, not exceeding £2,000,000 be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the expenditure incurred by the Army Department on the supply of munitions, common-user and other articles for the...
That a sum, not exceeding £423,210,000, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March 1966, for...
That a further Supplementary sum, not exceeding £69,080,000, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of...
That a supplementary sum, not exceeding £1,700,000, be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expense of operating the Royal Ordnance Factories, Which will come in course of payment during the...
Considered in Committee.
9.35 p.m.
10.5 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Lawson.]
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