HC Deb 16 June 1980 vol 986 cc387-8W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what grants have been given by his Department to Catalonia Paper Tubes Ltd., near Bradford; and if he will make a statement.

British expenditure £ million French expenditure £ million Both countries £ million
Actual costs from 29 November 1962 to 31 December 1979 at the prices and exchange rates prevailing when the costs were incurred 566 548 (6,456 Fr. m.) 1,114
Estimated costs from 1 January 1980 to completion of programme on 31 December 1980 at January 1980 prices and at an exchange rate of £1=9.0 francs 14 6 20
Totals 580 554 1,134

The estimated costs from 1 January 1980 to completion of the programme relate to engine development, the development phase for the airframe being regarded as having been completed on 31 December 1978.

Mr. David Mitchell

I will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.