§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much launch aid is planned for British Aerospace in connection with development of the European airbus project; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PattieIn accordance with the statement to the House on 1 March 1984 by my right hon. Friend, the former Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, financial provision has been made in the Department's Vote for launch aid of up to £250 million in respect of participation by British Aerospace in the Airbus A320 programme.