HC Deb 17 February 1977 vol 926 c353W
Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how much is owing in unpaid royalties to Rolls-Royce in respect of the 100,000 Nene and Derwent engines pirated by the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and sold by them to 21 air forces throughout the world.

Mr. Les Huckfield

These events took place long before the establishment of Rolls-Royce (1971) Ltd., and accordingly there is no ministerial or Government responsibility.

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