Airbus (Hansard, 25 March 1987)

§ 31. Mr. Boyes
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement regarding Government funding for the Airbus A330 and A340 series.

§ Mr. Pattie
The Government's consideration of British Aerospace's application for launch aid for the A330-A340 is well advanced, and discussions are taking place with the company. A decision will be taken as soon as possible.

§ Mr. Barry Jones
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he now expects to announce his decision on Airbus A330-A340 launch aid.

§ Mr. Pattie
The Government aim to reach a decision on British Aerospace's application for launch aid for the A30-A340 as soon as possible. An announcement will be made thereafter.

§ 36. Mr. Gerald Howarth
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to announce a decision on Airbus A330-A340 launch aid.

§ Mr. Pattie
The Government are aiming to reach a decision as soon as possible. An announcement will be made thereafter.