HC Deb 15 January 1974 vol 867 c38W
Mr. Warren

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the expenditure by Her Majesty's Government on jet engine noise abatement research in 1972–73 ; and what is the expected expenditure in 1973–74, excluding work on the RB211.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

Expenditure by Her Majesty's Government on jet engine noise general research, excluding demonstrator programmes and new facilities, in 1972–73 was £1 million. The expected expenditure in 1973–74 is £1.25 million.