HC Deb 17 February 1971 vol 811 cc493-4W
170. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Aviation Supply as a body of creditors of Rolls-Royce in Sheffield have offered to assist the company in respect of debts contingent upon satisfactory negotiations to assist renegotiation of the RB211 contract, what arrangements he has made to explore the assistance contemplated and other offers which may be forthcoming; and what arrangements he has made to keep the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce informed of the progress dairy herds have become brucella free accredited in Banffshire, the North-East of Scotland, and Scotland as a whole respectively.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The number of accredited hards at 31st January, 1971 were:

of the renegotiation with a view to implementation of this and other offers.

Mr. Corfield

I will carefully consider any proposals put to me. Expressions of support of this sort are greatly encouraging. I will be glad to discuss what may be done when negotiations on the RB211 are further advanced.

Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Aviation Supply what substantial body of creditors of Rolls-Royce has come forward with a financial offer designed to assist the Receiver/Manager in his renegotiation of the RB211 contract with Lockheed; and what his policy is to such an offer.

Mr. Corfield

I understand from my hon. Friend that certain creditors who are members of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce are prepared to make an offer. I will carefully consider any proposals they may put to me.