§ 53. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Minister of Technology what decision he has reached about Government financial support for an alternative Rolls Royce power plant for the A300B European airbus.
§ Mr. BennRolls Royce have not yet approached me with a formal request for financial support for the version of the RB211 which they have offered for the A300B. I have however discussed the situation in depth with the firm.