HC Deb 14 June 1977 vol 933 cc144-5W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) what action his Department has taken in connection with the engine since the Rolls-Royce RB211– 524 engine took the greatest loaded weight into the air; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what action his Department took to help promote the Rolls-Royce RB211– 524 aero engine which took the world record weight into the air; what action he has taken since this event; and if he will report any results which he has achieved; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I thank my hon. Friend for the attention he has given to Rolls-Royce in this respect. While my right hon. Friend has not taken any special action since this remarkable achievement, my Department continues to provide launch aid for the development of the engine and stands ready to provide the company with whatever assistance we can give in support of the sales effort.

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