§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a further statement on the future of the Airbus Industry project and on British participation in it.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Government are studying British Aerospace's application for launch aid in connection with the company's participation in the proposed Airbus A320. Rolls-Royce has also applied for launch aid towards its participation in the V2500 engine which is a potential power plant for the A320. I have nothing to add at this stage.