§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent the United Kingdom will be involved in the manufacture and assembly of the AV8B development of the Harrier produced jointly by British Aerospace and McDonnell Douglas where the aircraft are sold to third countries.
§ Mr. PattieSubject to final agreement on the terms of collaboration for aircraft sold to third countries it is proposed that 25 per cent. of the aircraft will be assembled in the United Kingdom. British Aerospace also expects to gain approximately 40 per cent. of the airframe manufacture network, with Rolls-Royce having at least 75 per cent. of an engine work. Equipment companies will also benefit, but to a lesser degree.