§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland by what aviation authority he now expects the Lear Fan aircraft will first be certificated and when.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerI am advised that Lear Fan Ltd. aims to achieve type certification of the Lear Fan 2100 business aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration in late 1982 and by the Civil Aviation Authority as soon as possible thereafter.
§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has received any further request from the Lear Fan Corporation for public funds to finance the project; and what steps he is taking to monitor the cashflow of this programme.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerNo further request for public funds has been received from Lear Fan Ltd.
By agreement with the company, my officials receive copies of the management's financial reports to the board of directors and such other information as from time to time they may reasonably require.