Tornado Programme

29.

Mr. Hickmet
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the Tornado programme.

Mr. Archie Hamilton
Deliveries of Tornado aircraft are proceeding satisfactorily according to the approved schedule.

Mr. McNamara
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he intends to meet the Japanese Defence Minister to discuss the possibility of Tornado sales.

Mr. Archie Hamilton
I have no plans to meet the Japanese Defence Minister.