HC Deb 07 February 1972 vol 830 cc233-4W
31. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what is his latest estimate of the price of each RB211 engine, currently being supplied by Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited to Lockheed Aviation.

Mr. Corfield

For the 555 engines which the Government are committed to fund, the average price is expected to be about £500,000.

78. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what correspondence he has received from Lockheed Aviation relating to the purchase price of the RB211 engine.

Mr. Corfield

Since the conclusion last September of the new RB211 contract, I have received no correspondence from Lockheed about the price of the engine.

Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received regarding the development of an up-rated version of the RB211 engine by Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited; and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Corfield

At the request of Lockheed, Rolls-Royce (1971) Ltd. are examining the costs of an up-rated RB211 and its market prospects but have not yet put forward a proposal for my consideration.

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