§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects that the memorandum of understanding on the purchase of Rapier by the United States Air Force will be signed.
§ Mr. PattieThe memorandum of understanding was signed on 13 February 1981, and we have authority from the United States to initiate the programme with British Aerospace. The value of the project to British industry is assessed at £140 million.