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Mr. Nelson
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will take measures to enlarge the fleet of aircraft available to RAF Transport Command.
Mr. Wiggin
The Royal Air Force's air transport capability—nowadays provided by strike command—will be substantially enlarged by the purchase of wide-bodied tankers announced today in subparagraph 311a of Cmnd. 8758. In addition to their in-flight refuelling role, these aircraft will be able to carry large numbers of troops and heavy equipment.