§ 42. Mr. Fortescueasked the Minister of Technology if he has now received a formal request from Rolls-Royce for financial support for the version of the RB211 which has been offered for the A300B European Airbus; and if he will make a statement.
§ 76. Mr. Robert Howarthasked the Minister of Technology when he will announce his decision on the request by Rolls-Royce for financial support for the further development of the RB211 engine.
§ Mr. BennRolls-Royce has requested support for further development of the RB211 engine, including the version offered for the A300B. We are in close touch with the company while its proposals are being evaluated. I am not able to say when a decision will be announced.