HC Deb 22 January 1969 vol 776 c118W
Mr. Albu

asked the President of the Board of Trade on what date the Government agreed to support the building of the "Queen Elizabeth 2"; and what is the amount of loans or grants committed to the Cunard company for its construction.

Mr. William Rodgers

The original offer of a loan exceeding £17.6 million was made on 17th October, 1963. A revised offer of loans not exceeding £24 million was made on 15th September, 1967. No grant has been offered.