§ 68. Mr. Donnerasked the Minister of Supply why the Rolls Royce Nene jet engine was taken off the secret list; and on what grounds permission was given to sell these engines to the U.S.S.R. in 1946 and 1947.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply (Mr. John Freeman)The Nene engine was placed on the "Open" list in the normal way when it had reached the stage of 33 development which justified that step. Refusal of a licence would have been contrary to the general export policy prevailing at the time.
§ Mr. DonnerWould the hon. Gentleman say why his right hon. Friend has considered it Ifs duty to facilitate Russian re-armament?