HC Deb 20 April 1978 vol 948 cc319-20W
Miss Maynard

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the 10 countries which have received the largest amounts

British, as announced in the Prime Minister's speech to a Labour Party rally in Huddersfield on Thursday 13th April, will apply to consideration of British Airways' purchase of replacement aircraft for its Trident Is and Trident IIs.

Mr. Dell

In considering British Airways' proposal to acquire replacement aircraft, the Government will take into account the interests of the British aerospace industry, together with other factors such as the need for the airline to continue to be competitive and profitable.