§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the cost to public funds of developing the Rolls-Royce M 54 H engine required for the Fokker VFW-614 plane; and what has been the progress to date.
§ Mr. David PriceNone: development of the M45H engine has so far been funded by Rolls-Royce, S.N.E.C.M.A. and the Federal German Government. Development is, I understand, proceeding satisfactorily. Rolls-Royce are now considering, with their partners, arrangements for continuing development and production.