HC Deb 20 November 1986 vol 105 c277W
Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what investigations were made by his Department into the matter of United States Government interference with Systime plc; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave him on 6 November, at column 559.

Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now seek compensation from the United States Government for the damage to United Kingdom commercial interests and employment at Systime plc resulting from the United States Department of Commerce action against Systime plc; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

No.