§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what development is taking place in the British aerospace industry on a medium-range missile, similar to the Cruise, apart from the BAC £10,000 research;
(2) if the British aerospace industry and Government research establishments have the capability of developing components for a medium-range missile of the Cruise type; and whether it is proposed to develop such a capability;
(3) what research and development is taking place in the British aerospace industry in co-operation with France for 472W components for a medium-range missile similar to the Cruise.
§ Dr. GilbertContracts have been placed with British Aerospace and a number of other firms for further limited studies. Much of the relevant technology is available within the United Kingdom, although no development is taking place or currently planned. I am not aware of any co-operative work being undertaken between British and French industry on any aspects of cruise missiles.