§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what requests he has received from the National Research Development Corporation for financial backing for development of a 150-ton hovercraft; and if he will make a statement on the prospects of developing such a craft by the Corporation.
§ Mr. HeathI have received no requests from the National Research Development Corporation for financial assistance towards the development of a 150-ton hovercraft. The question whether such a craft should be developed by the National Research Development Corporation is a matter for the Corporation to decide.