§ Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he proposes to take steps to prevent any foreign countries from purchasing the missile division of Short Brothers, Northern Ireland;
(2) if he will take steps to prevent Libyan interests from purchasing the missile division of Short Brothers, Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Viggers[holding answer 27 July 1988]In considering any approaches relating to the company the national and other interests will be fully taken into account.