§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government regarding the declaration of the EEC of 14th March 1977 concerning Community policy towards the European aerospace industry.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe EEC statement of 14th March sets out the general objectives which the Council considers should underlie the consultation and concertation on future civil aircraft projects provided for in its previous resolution of 4th March 1975. The statement does not commit any member States to collaboration on specific projects.
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§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will give a list of the financial assistance given each year by his Department over the last 10 financial years to the aerospace equipment manufacturing industry for work on civil projects, showing how much money each project received during each year.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldNo assistance has been given by my Department to the aerospace equipment manufacturing industry during the period in question for work on civil projects. The aerospace equipment manufacturing industry has received funding for research and technology demonstration but this has not been for the support of specific projects.