§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with aerospace companies about the civil aircraft research and development budget; and if he will make a statement on future spending on CARAD. [66260]
§ Mr. BattleThe Department has maintained a close dialogue with the aerospace industry concerning the support available for civil research which has been provided under the Department's Civil Aircraft Research and Technology Demonstration (CARAD) programme. Detailed allocations for all DTI budgets, including CARAD, have yet to be made.