HC Deb 05 November 1976 vol 918 c744W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is his policy on permitting the leasing of Concorde to foreign airlines.

Mr. Kaufman

We, together with the French Government, are examining this question as a matter of priority.

Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what progress has been made in discussions to consider production of a successor to Concorde; with whom the discussions have taken place; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kaufman

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to my hon. Friend the Member for Hackney, South and Shoreditch (Mr. Brown).