HC Deb 06 March 1986 vol 93 cc265-6W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department was informed about the visit by Mr. Clarence Robinson, from the United States Department of Defence, to firms engaged in strategic defence initiative-related work in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norman Lamont

No official approach was made. I am informed that Mr. Robinson returned to the United States of America without visiting any United Kingdom companies.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what account was taken in negotiations leading to the conclusion of the memorandum of understanding on the strategic defence initiative between the United States Government and Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom of the application of territoriality to the exploitation of any research programmes which might result.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Full account was taken of this issue and the resulting arrangements satisfactorily safeguard United Kingdom interests.