§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has received any applications since 1 October 1980 for financial assistance on the Lear Fan aircraft project; and if he will make a statement about Government commitments towards future financing of the project.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerI refer my hon. Friend to my reply to him of June 15 this year—[Vol. 25, c. 240.] The company's negotiations continue and the Government have taken no decision about the provision of selective financial assistance towards the future development of the project.