HC Deb 26 July 1971 vol 822 cc13-4W
60. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the total cost of the continued research and development for the RB211 will be from 1st February to 1st August; and what extra after 1st August will be required to bring the RB211 to commencement of commercial production.

Mr. Corfield

The cost of all work on the RB211 programme from early February to 8th August will be about £30 million, which the Government have undertaken to meet. As well as development, this includes production, which is already well advanced.

I have set in train a review of forward estimates.

67. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he now hopes to make a statement on the Rolls-Royce RB211 engine.

Mr. Corfield

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to Questions by the hon. Member for Derby, South (Mr. Walter Johnson), the hon. Member for Derby, North (Mr. Whitehead) and my hon. Friend the Member for Derbyshire, West (Mr. Scott-Hopkins).