HC Deb 08 July 1964 vol 698 cc92-3W
36. Sir J. Eden

asked the Minister of Aviation which civil aircraft and aeroengines have received Government financial support under the terms of the policy announced in the House of Commons in February 1960; and how much has been contributed in each case.

Mr. Amery

Contractual agreements have been entered into to assist the development and production of the following civil projects. £10.25m on the VC10 and super VC10 aricraft, £5m on Trident Mk.l aircraft, £9.75m on BAC one-eleven aircraft, £7.9m on the Spey engine and £14.842m on the Concord aircraft and Olympus 593 engine.

£1.11m have also been committed in assistance to proving the Herald and £153,000 in assistance to proving the Argosy.

Expenditure under the policy announced in February 1960 thus totals some £49m.

39. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will make it a condition of Government help in developing a new type of civil aircraft that it should not be built to the specification and requirement of only one airline.

Mr. Amery

Decisions whether Government help should be given in the development of a new type of civil aircraft must be taken on the merits of each case. Full consideration is given to export potential as well as the extent to which this aircraft will meet specific requirements.