§ 29. Mr. ClaphamTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what recent representations he has received about Government assistance for research and development in the British aerospace industry. [15051]
§ Mr. Greg KnightMy right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade, I and other ministerial colleagues have received representations in recent months in the form of meetings with the Society of British Aerospace Companies and individual aerospace companies, and letters from Members of Parliament and from aerospace companies.