§ Earl Attleeasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the status of the engine development programme for the A400M transport aircraft; and what government funds, if any, are being invested in it. [HL791]
§ Lord BachThe prime contractor for the A400M transport aircraft, Airbus Military, selected Europrop International (EPI) on 6 May 2003 to supply the engine to power the A400M. The engine development programme is proceeding to plan.
31WAWith regard to investment of government funds, I refer the noble Earl to the answer given by my right honourable friend the Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Ms Smith) on 24 June (Official Report, cols. 678–679W) in another place to the honourable member for Twickenham (Dr Cable).