HC Deb 18 March 1971 vol 813 c399W
Mr. Millan

asked 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. Corfield

There 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. Millan

asked 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. Corfield

I 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.