§ Mr. Moyleasked the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements are being made to maintain the discussions between his Department and industry which began at the "Unison" exercise in 1967 and continued at the conference held at Sunningdale in 1968.
§ Mr. HealeyWe have been considering with industry how best to give permanent form to arrangements for consultation between the two sides on defence supply questions of mutual concern. I am glad to be able to announce that agreement has now been reached on the establishment of a National Defence Industries Council under my chairmanship. Sir Arnold Hall has kindly agreed282W to lead the industrial side. He will be supported by the Presidents of the British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers Association, the Electronics Engineering Association, the Society of British Aerospace Companies, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and the Shipbuilders and Repairers National Association. In addition, a number of other distinguished industrialists will serve in their individual capacities. The Government side will consist of Ministers and senior officers and officials of both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Technology.