HC Deb 28 February 1972 vol 832 cc15-6W
69. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what further penalties Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited will have incurred through slowing down of production owing to the electricity cuts during the month of February; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Price

Production of the RB211 has not been significantly delayed by the present electricity cuts. No contractual penalties would apply for delay on that account.

70. Mr. Warren

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent it has been necessary to renegotiate the sub-contracts in respect of the Rolls-Royce engine contracts for existing engines in development or production as a result of forming Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited.

Mr. David Price

It is for Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited as part of its commercial operations to look after sub-contracts. It has not advised the Department of any general re-negotiation following its formation as a new company.

89. Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the full text of the agreement between the Government and the Receiver of Rolls-Royce Limited, under which the Receiver agreed to assign all the Rolls-Royce patents to the Government.

Mr. Corfield

No. It is not customary to publish Government contracts or agreements of a contractual nature of this kind.