§ Mr. EasthamTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what positive steps his Department is pursuing to assist the aerospace industry in Britain over the next 10 years.
§ Mr. EggarMy department is working to help the aerospace industry to improve its competitiveness, which must be the foundation of its future success. DTI supports the industry in forging international partnerships and pursuing major export opportunities. We are also funding research through the CARAD scheme and have provided launch aid for a number of major aerospace projects.