§ 24. Mr. Pattieasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he is satisfied with the progress being made towards the purchase by Japanese companies of products made by the British aerospace industry.
§ Mr. MeacherA determined effort with full diplomatic and ministerial support has been made to sell aerospace products, particularly the BAC 1–11 to Japan. I under-8W stand that the aircraft has been positively evaluated by the Japanese airline concerned on commercial grounds.