HC Deb 13 June 1996 vol 279 c244W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his American counterpart to allow British companies greater access to American markets; and if he will make a statement. [32653]

Mr. Arbuthnot

Regular discussions are held at all levels with the US Administration and Congress to convey Her Majesty's Government's concerns regarding the level of access that United Kingdom companies have to the American defence market. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence has raised this issue with Dr. Perry on two occasions this year and during my visit to the United States last month I discussed this subject with a number of senior officials.