§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in the light of the order for the A320 Airbus recently announced by British Caledonian Airways, he will now make a statement on his Department's proposals for the provision of launching aid for this project.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Government have noted the British Caledonian order with interest. It is a factor that the Government will bear in mind, among others, in assessing the case for launch aid.