§ Sir Cranley OnslowTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the total expenditure in launch aid for the Airbus A320; and how much of this has so far been recouped. [15854]
§ Mr. Greg Knight[holding answer 18 February 1997]: Total launch aid of £249.3 million was granted for the Airbus A320. A total of £250.2 million has so far been received in repayment. Repayment, including a rate of return, is made by a levy on sales.