HC Deb 12 March 1971 vol 813 cc178-9W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Minister of Aviation Supply what communications Her Majesty's Government have had with any of the airlines who have an interest in the Lockheed Tri-Star fitted with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; and what was the nature of any such communications.

Mr. Corfield

B.E.A. has told my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry that it has the Lockheed Tri-Star under consideration as a way of fulfilling its airbus requirements. No other airlines have approached the Government.

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