§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the proposed terms of technical transfer rights which will be available to United Kingdom companies within the outline agreement between Her Majesty's Government and the United States Government on strategic defence initiative research.
§ Mr. Norman LamontNo agreement has yet been concluded. The Government are still considering the question of formal participation in SDI research.
§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what studies have been made of the impact on United Kingdom research resources of participation in the United States strategic defence initiative research programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe question of British participation in SDI research is still under consideration by the Government, including the aspects referred to.