§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Defence, in view of the cancellation by the United States Defense Department of a planned purchase of Hawker Siddeley Skyflash missiles because the United Kingdom has chosen the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod aircraft in preference to an American aircraft for the AEW rôle, if he will make a statement on the "Two-Way Street" arrangements between the United States and the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the United States of America has cancelled planned procurement of Hawker Siddeley Skyflash missiles; and if this is because the United Kingdom has withdrawn from participation in the NATO AWACs programme.
§ Mr. MulleyThere has never has been a firm order or inquiry by the United States Defense Department for Skyflash missiles, but the possibility of a limited purchase arose in the context of offset for British participation in the NATO AWACs programme. Although this no longer applies, Skyflash remains one of a number of equipments which we are hoping the United States might consider under the general "Two-Way Street" arrangements.