HC Deb 21 June 1972 vol 839 cc120-1W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will state the total of launching aid made available to the aircraft industry since 1960, and the amount made available to Shorts of Belfast.

Mr. Onslow

A total of some £150 million has been made available in the form of launching aid to the aerospace industry since 1960. Shorts have not received launching aid but have received substantial financial assistance in other ways.