§ 28. Mr. Rhodes Jamesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Leeward Islands Air Transport has yet reached an agreement with British Aerospace for the purchase of Super 748s with an aid grant from Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. RaisonLeeward Islands Air Transport has entered into a contract with British Aerospace, subject to finalisation of ECGD support and the conclusion of a formal agreement between LIAT and Her Majesty's 19 Government on the terms of the proposed aid grant for two Super 748s. LIAT has already accepted the broad terms of the Government's offer.
§ Mr. Rhodes JamesWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that useful and welcome reply, may I ask him, first, what is the sum of money involved and, secondly, whether there are any other sources of finance for this welcome order?
§ Mr. RaisonWe have offered an aid grant from our aid-trade provision up to a maximum of £3.83 million. I understand that the Caribbean Development Bank is providing resources for two other 748 aircraft.