§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of State for Defence what is his policy in regard to diverting a greater part of expenditure on defence equipment to Northern Ireland and the development areas.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourIt is our continuing aim to obtain the best value for money. At the same time we shall continue to apply the terms of the Preference and Special Preference Schemes to firms situated in Northern Ireland and Development Areas.