HC Deb 24 July 1980 vol 989 cc360-1W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what research and development work he is planning to hive off to the private sector; and how many jobs he estimates will be lost in the Civil Service as a result;

(2) whether he intends to offer the National Gas Turbine Establishment to Rolls-Royce and the rocket propulsion establishment near Aylesbury to private industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Pym

The report on the review of the functions of the R. and D. establishments is still being considered. I hope to make an announcement very shortly.