§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 15 April,Official Report, column 348, what other decisions he has made to ensure the maintenance of a United Kingdom source of a particular type of defence equipment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenWhere relevant, industrial considerations and the importance of maintaining a domestic source are taken into account in my Department's procurement decisions. The weight given to these factors will vary from case to case. Records are not kept which identify any other decisions which were taken specifically to maintain a United Kingdom source of a particular type of defence equipment.