§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has had concerning the future large aircraft; and if he will make a statement on this aircraft.
§ Mr. SainsburyMy Department has received many representations on the future large aircraft programme. The decision on the replacement of the existing Hercules fleet is a matter for the Ministry of Defence and my Department is in close touch with the MoD on the industrial implications of the programme.