Mr. Alan Lee Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received about cuts in defence expenditure including those employed in the guided weapons industry; how many letters have been received; and if he will make a statement on the number of deputations received.
§ Mr. William RodgersMinisters have received a large number of representations from trade unionists and other concerning the loss of job opportunities in the defence contracting industries and amongst civilians employed by the three Services. There has been, in particular, a continuous process of consultation about the consequences of recent decisions affecting the guided weapons industry, involving much correspondence and several deputations.