HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 cc495-6W
36. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what progress he is making in encouraging the sale of Concorde to foreign airlines.

Mr. Les Huckfield

As I informed my hon. Friend the Member for Gloucestershire, West (Mr. Watkinson) on 29th June, there have been no recent inquiries about purchases of Concorde, but discussions continue to be held with airlines about possible Concorde leases.

Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether the United States Federal Aviation Administration is refusing to permit any American airlines to operate Concorde.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Not so far as I am aware.

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