§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary concerning the application for £25 million RSA grant from the Wales Assembly to the Airbus A3XX project; and if he will make a statement. [125600]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI meet the First Secretary on a regular weekly basis and we discuss a wide range of issues including the Airbus A3XX project. I understand the Company has submitted a new application with a new cast for £25 million RSA. This is entirely a matter for the Assembly and I know that it will give the application full consideration and make a decision based on sound economic analysis and a set of fixed criteria.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry concerning the application by Airbus UK for £503 million repayable launch investment for the A3XX project; and if he will make a statement. [125601]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI have regular discussions with my Whitehall colleagues and we discuss a wide range of issues including the A3XX project. I was pleased to learn of the £530 million Launch Investment decision. It is good news for the UK and the plant at Broughton.