§ 40. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Technology whether he is aware that the official United States estimate of compensation payable by Great Britain for the cancellation of the F111 is $330 million; on what basis he has estimated compensation of $40 million; and what 259W steps he is taking to secure an agreed figure.
§ Mr. Stonehouse:Discussions with the U.S. authorities are proceeding. I cannot comment on the figures quoted in the Question.