§ Mr. Rifkindasked the Secretary of State for Industry what attempts have been made, throughout the life of the Concorde project, to interest other member States of the EEC in participating in the development of the project.
§ Mr. MeacherBritain and France discussed with the Federal German and Italian Governments in 1965 their possible association in the Concorde project.
§ Sir J. Edenasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) if he will make a further statement about his recent discussions concerning the future of the Concorde programme and the continued employment of those engaged in it;
(2) if, following his latest discussions, he will now decide to carry on with the Concorde programme and see the aircraft into service.
§ Mr. MeacherAs my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member for Christchurch and Lymington (Mr. Adley) on 1st April, we are still in discussion with our French partners and others concerned. No decision about the project's future has been taken.