§ Mr. Grimondasked the Minister of Supply the total amount paid since 1946 to private firms engaged in aircraft and aero-engine production by way of grants or subsidies for experimentation and development.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydExpenditure from public funds since 1946 under contracts placed with industry for research and development of aircraft and aero-engines has amounted to some £290 million. These payments have been for work done and are in no sense subsidies.