§ 40. Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress Rolls-Royce is making on research 246W and development for the more powerful version of the RB211 which will be needed to power the longer range Tri-Star now being developed by Lockheed.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineRolls Royce (1971) Ltd. carried out some research work in order to prepare the proposals for funding an up-rated RB211 which it recently sent me; and is continuing with similar work pending a decision.