HL Deb 14 December 1978 vol 397 cc839-40WA
The Earl of KIMBERLEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What stage has been reached in the building of 160-seater aircraft to meet the early 1980s market.

Lord LEONARD

The construction of 160-seater aircraft is a matter to be considered by British Aerospace in conjunction with Airbus Industrie. The Government have received no proposals from British Aerospace regarding such aircraft.