§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what contact, formal or informal, J. Donne Holdings, or its subsidiaries, of 10 Golden Square, London, has had with Miinsters or officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. GilbertJ. Donne Holdings has from time to time been in contact with the Ministry of Defence in connection with the promotion and sale of its equipment. In 1975 the firm made inquiries about becoming a defence contractor, but these came to nothing. I am not aware of any other contacts between this Department and the company.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will ensure no departmental property or equipment is supplied to J. Donne Holdings, or its subsidiaries, of 10 Golden Square, London, or similar private companies, for demonstration or other purposes.
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§ Dr. GilbertWe have no plans to supply J. Donne Holdings or any of its subsidiary companies with departmental property or equipment.