HC Deb 05 March 1987 vol 111 cc651-2W
Mr. Crowther

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assurances he has given Rolls-Royce plc about the future public funding of research and development following the proposed privatisation of the company.

Mr. Pattie

There will be no reduction in Rolls-Royce plc's eligibility for Government funding for research and development following privatisation. Rolls-Royce will have the same eligibility for Government funding as other companies in the private sector.

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