§ Mr. Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans Her Majesty's Government have for increasing the sales of British military equipment to United Kingdom allies within the foreseeable future.
§ Mr. HealeyWe fully recognise the need to pay special attention to more effective competition; but we also realise that we must collaborate, as well as compete, with our allies in research and development and production. As recent announcements have shown, we are making considerable efforts in both these directions. They include the important task of harmonising our operational requirements with those of our allies.