§ 64. Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Aviation how he intends to allocate the design study contracts which are to be placed in this country pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding for the joint development with France of two new military aircraft.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe British Aircraft Corporation has been selected as the main British contractor for both aircraft projects. Rolls-Royce will be the main British contractor for the engine of the fixed-wing strike trainer, and Bristol Siddeley engines for the engine of the variable geometry project. Work on both projects will be divided equally between the two countries. Exactly how it will be arranged remains to be considered by the two Governments and the main firms concerned.
§ Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Aviation what proportion of the design and production work, respectively, of the two new military aircraft which are to be developed in co-operation with France is to be carried out in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him today on the same subject.