§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Defence what financial assistance has been given to the British aircraft industry over the last 10 years, 1964 to 1974, in respect of military research, development and procurement contracts.
§ Mr. William RodgersTotal payment to the British aerospace industry in respect of military research, development and procurement contracts in the ten calendar years 1964–73 were:
£ million 1964 310 1965 320 1966 295 1967 290 1968 265 1969 250 1970 245 1971 270 1972 280 1973 245 (Est.) These payments were, however, for work done and cannot strictly be described as financial assistance.