§ Mr. Copeasked the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the value of development and production work on the Franco-German Milan anti-tank guided weapon which might be undertaken by United Kingdom manufacturers if it were purchased.
§ Mr. MasonIt would be premature to quote figures in advance of detailed negotiations which would have to be undertaken if it were decided to purchase Milan. If such a decision were taken our objectives would be to secure a substantial amount of work to be done in this country.
§ Mr. Copeasked the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the value of future development and production work in the United Kingdom 104W on the British Beeswing anti-tank guided weapon which would be lost if the British army did not buy it.
§ Mr. MasonDevelopment work has been virtually completed. Estimates of the loss on production could only be speculative.