§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if his Department has examined the evaluation studies carried out for the suitability of the new version HS748 aircraft to replace existing models for the Leeward Islands Air Transport; if his Department is providing financial support for the offer made by British Aerospace; if he will use his best efforts to make sure that the Leeward Islands Air Transport obtains the replacement aircraft it prefers; what assessment he has made of the safety record of 'existing Leeward Island Air Transport aircraft; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PattieI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.