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Mr. Dalyell
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what study he is making of reduced take-off and landing aircraft using RB211 engines.
Mr. Corfield
Outline design studies have been made by industry and these are being considered by my Department along with other possibilities for achieving quiet and reduced take-off and landing. No firm proposals have yet been received.