HC Deb 17 December 1985 vol 89 c137W
Mr. Irving

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the progress of discussions aimed at securing the future of Westlands as an independent helicopter manufacturer with its own research and development capacity.

Mr. Butcher

I refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 16 December.