HC Deb 02 March 1965 vol 707 c199W
19. Mr. Hogg

asked the Minister of Technology whether he will make a statement as to the terms on which his Department is prepared to negotiate development contracts with industry.

Mr. Cousins

The general practice is to seek to place development contracts on terms which provide for the cost to be shared between the Government and industry, and for a financial return to the Government if a project proves a commercial success.