§ 35. Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any contracts have yet been signed by British companies in connection with the strategic defence initiative.
§ Mr. ButlerWhilst individual United Kingdom companies may have entered into negotiation with the United States on matters relating to the strategic defence initiative, I am not aware of the award of any contracts.
§ 36. Mr. Bruceasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he intends to discuss the strategic defence initiative with Vice President George Bush whilst he is in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. HeseltineThere are no plans for me to have detailed discussion with Vice President Bush during his visit to the United Kingdom.
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§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has plans to meet the United States Secretary for Defence in the near future to discuss the strategic defence initiative.
§ Mr. HeseltineI have no plans as yet for a further meeting with the United States Defence Secretary in the near future, but my officials are in continuous contact with his on a range of subjects.