Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, pursuant to the Minister for Science, Energy and Industry's letter of 18th February to the honourable Member for Linlithgow, what is the result of the contact with Caledonian University on helping British companies exploit Delft Flight simulator technology. - Will write. (Holding answer 23 March 1998).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, pursuant to the Minister for Science, Energy and Industry's letter of 18 February 1998 to the hon. Member for Linlithgow, what is the result of the contact with Caledonian University on helping British companies exploit Delft Flight simulator technology; and if she will make a statement. [34122] Mr. Battle: [holding answer 23 March 1998]: My hon. Friend has written to me on this subject, and further to my reply of 18 February, in which I stated that my officials were pursuing this matter, I can confirm they have been making inquiries to obtain details of the project from the university. My officials will continue to investigate and will consider carefully the information we receive. I will write to my hon. Friend with more details as soon as possible and place a copy of that letter in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 34122; 309 c146W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Companies Military aircraft Flight simulation Glasgow Caledonian University