§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary concerning a regional selective assistance grant for the A3XX airliner, with reference to the likely date of the First Secretary's decision; and if he will make a statement. [129500]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI meet the First Secretary on a regular basis, and our discussions have included the A3XX project. I understand that BAE have submitted a new RSA application with a new case for a grant for £25 million and that the National Assembly is awaiting more detailed information from the company in support of the case before a decision can be made.