HC Deb 09 March 1970 vol 797 cc224-5W
80. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Technology if he is aware that Rolls-Royce proposes to launch a new and more powerful version of the RB2-11; and if he will consider providing some financial aid in view of the extra cost involved.

Mr. Carmichael

As my right hon. Friend told the House on 23rd February in reply to Questions by the hon. Members for Liverpool, Garston (Mr. Fortescue) and Bolton, East (Mr. Robert Howarth), Rolls-Royce's request for launching aid for this engine is being considered.—[Vol. 796, col. 213.]