§ Q16. Mr. Churchillasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Department of Trade and the Ministry of Defence regarding Government approval of contracts by British firms for the supply of components for the Kuznetsov NK-144 engine which powers both the TU-144 Concordski and the Backfire supersonic nuclear strike bomber; and if he will make a statement.
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§ The Prime MinisterI am satisfied with co-ordination between Departments in this field. Close working contacts between officials and with industry are maintained on all contracts where Government approval is required.