§ 50. Mr. Bennasked the Minister of State for Defence how much public money has been paid by Her Majesty's Government to Rolls-Royce and Bristol Siddeley in each year from 1960 for (a) research and development of military projects, (b) contract payments in respect 241W of defence purchases and (c) cancellation charges for defence projects discontinued.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourIt has not been possible in the time available to provide the information in the form requested because of successive changes in organisation since 1960 on both the industry and the Government side and because of the form in which the figures are now kept centrally. Total payments to Rolls-Royce by the Ministry of Defence for work on both civil and military projects and maintenance in 1971–72 and 1972–73 were £196 million and £252 million including £69 million and £110 million for work on the RB211. All these figures are gross and take no account of money received by the Ministry of Defence from Rolls-Royce.
§ Mr. Bennasked the Minister of State for Defence what is the estimated cost, for each year from 1960, of work done in Government research establishments for which he is responsible on behalf of Rolls-Royce and Bristol Siddeley net of any repayment made.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourNone. When establishments carry out work on behalf of industry, as distinct from work on Government account, appropriate charges are made.