§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations have taken place with the French authorities concerning the future location of Concorde production; what pattern of orders and output is expected for this aircraft over the next three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineThere have been no discussions with the French authorities concerning the future location of Concorde production. The manufacturers are continuing negotiations with a number of airlines. The future production programme will take the progress of these negotiations into account.