§ Mr. John Evansasked the Minister of Overseas Development (1) whether she is prepared to assist the Lucas Aerospace workers in the execution of the development of some of the corporate plan products which have direct relevance to Third World countries, such as guided transport systems and the so-called universal power pack;
(2) whether she is prepared to meet representatives of the Lucas Aerospace combine shop stewards committee in respect of several products proposed in its corporate plan which have direct relevance to developing countries' needs.
§ Mrs. HartMy Department is always interested to discuss with any company new products which may be of value to developing countries. The aid programme can finance the purchase of such products on the request of an overseas Government, but direct assistance for the development of new products is a matter for other Departments.