HC Deb 17 January 1984 vol 71 cc185-6W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he now proposes with the relevant trades unions over the report by Coopers and Lybrand on the directorate general of defence accounts.

Mr. Butler

The non-industrial trades unions have commented on the phase I report. These comments have been taken into account in preparing proposals for further study of the defence accounts organisation which are now being considered. There will be further opportunities for consultation during the progress of that further work which I hope the unions will take up. I am sorry to say, however, that it is the official policy of the non-industrial trades unions not to co-operate with this review.

Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the report by Coopers and Lybrand on the directorate general of defence accounts.

Mr. Butler

Yes. Copies of the report will be placed in the House of Commons Library and in the MOD Library. It will be available as an open Government document.