HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 cc471-2W
23. Mr. David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Trade when he expects to be able to respond to British Airways' need for new civil aircraft in the 160 to 230-seat category.

Mr. Dell

I am not yet in a position to do so.

25. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has yet answered the request of British Airways for permission to purchase 19 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Mr. Dell

I refer the hon. Member to my written reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Fife, Central (Mr. Hamilton) on 10th July.