HL Deb 18 April 1988 vol 495 c1350WA
Lord Rippon of Hexham

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What support they are giving and are proposing to give to the HOTOL project.

Lord Young of Graffham

The Government have provided £1.5 million towards a £3 million study by industry of HOTOL's feasibility. Industry has recently put forward proposals for further studies, and these are being assessed.