HC Deb 23 December 1981 vol 15 c418W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many defence establishments in total there are in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales; how many employees there are in these four countries; and how many scientific and research establishments working on defence contracts there are in each of the countries.

Mr. Pattie

It will take a little time to obtain and collate the information requested. I shall publish a reply in theOfficial Report when this has been done.