HC Deb 27 February 1957 vol 565 cc1206-7
7. Mr. E. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Defence what agreement has been reached with the French Ministry of Defence for pooling research and production on guided missiles and rockets.

Mr. Sandys

I have nothing to add at present to the statement I made on 20th February.

Mr. Fletcher

Would the Minister confirm that strategically our position is almost identical with that of France, and therefore the closest possible integration between our defensive efforts and those of France is essential?

Mr. Sandys

Our defence problems have much in common and that is why, as I said in my earlier statement, we are examining with the French Government what further scope there is for closer co-operation.