Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what estimates have been made of the possible reductions in employment at the Defence Research Agency resulting from the "Options for Change" study;
(2) what arrangements have been made for the Defence Research Agency to carry out non-military work.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThis is a matter for the Defence Research Agency under its framework document. I have therefore asked the chief executive of the DRA, Mr. Nigel Hughes, to reply direct to the hon. Member.