§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what negotiations he had with British industry, or what opportunity he gave British industry to offer for contract, before offering the American Magnavox 425W Company a £2½ million order for space satellite navigation systems for any ships: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SpeedTwelve companies, including seven British-based firms, had the opportunity to tender for these systems. Magnavox was the only company whose proposals met our requirements in full, and the Ministry of Defence decided to place an order with it in February 1979.