HC Deb 08 March 1979 vol 963 cc728-9W
Q5. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Prime Minister whether the matter of the supply of Harrier aircraft to China is one to which the doctrine of the collective responsibility of Cabinet Ministers applies.

The Prime Minister

If the supply of Harrier aircraft to China is finally authorised and contracts concluded all members of the Cabinet will share in the collective responsibility for that decision.