§ Mr. Millanasked the Minister of Aviation Supply what discussions he has had with the directors of Rolls-Royce 1971 Limited on the sending of a joint team to the United States of America to participate in the re-negotiation of the RB211 contract; and what representation is now in the United States of America for this purpose.
§ Mr. CorfieldThere have been discussions on all aspects of this matter; several senior representatives of Rolls-Royce (1971) Ltd. are now in America, along with senior Government officials.
§ Mr. Millanasked the Minister of Aviation Supply what discussions he has had with the trade unions concerned on the redundancies at Rolls-Royce Limited; and if he will make a statement on the outcome.
§ Mr. CorfieldI and my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary have seen a number of trade union representatives, by themselves or as members of delegations covering other interests in addition; and at most of these meetings the prospects of redundancies at Rolls-Royce Ltd. have been mentioned.