HC Deb 15 May 1996 vol 277 cc493-4W
Mr. Ingram

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the collaborative arrangement on the development of an engine for the new generation of super-jumbo aircraft between General Electric and Pratt and Whitney on the United Kingdom aero-engine manufacturing sector; and if he will make a statement. [29408]

Mr. Eggar

My officials have had preliminary discussions with Rolls-Royce. I shall continue to monitor the situation.

Mr. Ingram

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from the Society of British Aerospace Companies on the United Kingdom aerospace industry; and if he will make a statement. [29407]

Mr. Eggar

My Department and the Society of British Aerospace Companies issued a joint statement on 29 November 1995 outlining specific ways in which the Government can assist the aerospace industry and maintain an active dialogue on the key issues for the continuing success of this important industry.