§ 120. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Minister of Technology, in view of the fact that he has decided to cancel the last eight Buccaneer aircraft to be built at Hawker-Siddeley Works, Brough, what are the results of the discussions being held between his Department and the Ministry of Defence about additional work being given to this firm; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stonehouse:No discussions about additional work have taken place with the Ministry of Defence since the object of the cancellation was to reduce defence expenditure.