HC Deb 08 June 1972 vol 838 cc132-3W
55. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will give details of which countries within the Six have compulsory military ser vice; and what periods and age groups are affected.

Lord Balniel

All members of the Six except Luxembourg have conscription. The details are as follows:

combat aircraft programme have been agreed with all United Kingdom firms who have been told of their selection as suppliers to the programme.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

The conditions affecting industrial property rights in the main contracts for the aircraft and engine have been agreed, but some problems on sub-contracts have still to be resolved and discussions on these are proceeding.