§ 29. Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps she is taking to(a) support and (b) encourage the development of the aerospace industry in the north-west. [684]
§ 29. Mr. BattleThe department supports and encourages the development of the aerospace industry through its wide-ranging sponsorship activity. In the north west we work closely with the Consortium of Lancashire Aerospace (CLA), which has secured funding under the Konver scheme. Funds have also been made available to the aerospace sector in the region through the Single Regeneration Budget scheme, Managing in the 90s and through the work of the local TECs.
§ 36. Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is her policy on launch aid for companies engaged in the aerospace industry. [694]
§ Mr. BattleThe launch aid scheme has demonstrated its value, and the Government will consider fully any applications for launch aid on their merits.