HC Deb 06 December 1982 vol 33 cc347-8W
29. Mr. Marshall

asked the Minister for Trade if he has yet replied to British Airways on its proposals for the capital reconstruction of the airline.

Mr. Sproat

The Government have informed British Airways that it is aware of the state of their finances and is considering appropriate measures. It has not yet accepted any commitment to undertake a capital reconstruction of the airline. In the meantime, British Airways will remain eligible for advances from the national loans fund to meet their external finance needs.

34. Mr. Wardell

asked the Minister for Trade if he has any plans to meet the chairman of British Airways to discuss the future of the corporation.

Mr. Sproat

I am in regular contact with the chairman of British Airways regarding the future of the corporation.