Written question asked by George Mudie (Labour) on Thursday, 27 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 November 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will make a statement on the prospects for the CARAD programme following the Comprehensive Spending Review.

Answer: Mr. Mudie: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the prospects for the CARAD programme following the Comprehensive Spending Review. [133886] Mr. Alan Johnson: Under the DTI's Civil Aircraft Research and Technology Demonstration (CARAD) programme we have maintained close contact with the UK aerospace industry, supported new CARAD projects and implemented important initiatives in key areas of technology. The future funding levels for CARAD will be reviewed carefully alongside the other budgets and priorities supported by the DTI. Details of the allocations for the next three financial years for all DTI budgets, including CARAD, will be announced when the Department publishes its Expenditure Plans Report next March.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c585W; 133886
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Finance Technology Research Aerospace industry Civil Aircraft Research and Demonstration
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk