§ 27. Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will renegotiate the fixed price Ministry of Defence contract reached with Westland Helicopters in 1973.
§ Dr. GilbertI assume that my hon. Friend is referring to the contract for the supply of Lynx helicopters to the British and French forces. This contract was freely negotiated between the parties and will therefore continue to stand. However, under the terms of the contract, Westland Helicopters Ltd. has submitted a claim which is being considered by the British and French Governments.