Written question asked by Richard Caborn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 1996. It was answered by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: If he will list for each of the past three years the amount spent on civil aerospace research and development in (a) the United Kingdom, (b) the United States of America, (c) France and (d) Germany. - (Holding answer 26 November 1996). It is not possible to provide the figures requested as data for total national expenditure in each country are not available.

Answer: Mr. Caborn: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list for each of the past three years the amount spent on civil aerospace research and development in (a) the United Kingdom, (b) the United States of America, (c) France and (d) Germany. [5602] Mr. Greg Knight: [holding answer 26 November 1996]: It is not possible to provide the figures requested as data for total national expenditure in each country are not available.

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