Helicopters (Army Requirements)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Aviation – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Chwefror 1964.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Gough Mr Frederick Gough , Horsham 12:00, 5 Chwefror 1964

Since there are, apparently, only three American firms contending for this order, will my right hon. Friend give an absolute assurance that each of these different helicopters will be given the same impartial and thorough examination? Bearing in mind the considerable differences in costs, will he also assure us that the decision will be given in the interest both of the Army and the taxpayer?