HC Deb 06 December 1995 vol 268 cc281-2W
35. Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement concerning his Department's commitment to the future large aircraft. [2634]

Mr. Eggar

The Government's position regarding the future large aircraft programmes remains as set out in the answer given by my right hon. Friend the former Secretary of State for Defence on 16 December 1994,Official Report, column 823.

My Department is supporting the MoD's work to ensure the appropriate conditions are met to enable the United Kingdom to rejoin the programme. My Department is also seeking to help secure the best conditions for United Kingdom industry's participation through its own contacts with Governments and industry, at home and abroad.

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