§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Industry what recent communications he has had from the 463W Iranian Government on the purchase of Concorde; what contractual agreements had been agreed between BAC and the Iranian Government about such a purchase; and what effect a cancellation of the order would have upon the production of the aircraft.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldI have had no recent communciation from the Iranian Government on the purchase of Concorde, which is being negotiated between British Aircraft Corporation and Iranair. In the absence of a firm order the aircraft are being manufactured to a standard which, with relatively small modifications, would meet the requirements either of Iranair or another purchaser.