asked the Secretary of State for Industry what action he has taken, following the relevant court ruling, to return to the Chilean Government their Rolls-Royce Avon engines, sent to the United Kingdom for overhaul but held, contrary to contractual obligations, by trades union action; why he is not returning them; and if he will make a statement of his intentions.

The Chilean Government have applied for an export licence for the Avon engines, and this application is currently being considered by the Departments concerned.