§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the level of research and development funding to the British aerospace industry for direct military production proposals for the last full year for which figures are available.
§ Dr. Gilbert:In the financial year 1977–78, the Ministry of Defence spent about £350 million at outturn prices with the British aerospace industry in respect of research contracts and project development work. Of this, a little over 6 per cent. was for research. The total figure includes expenditure on airframes, aircraft equipment, aero-engines, space, guided weapons and electronics.