§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received about the future of the Royal ordnance factories.
§ Mr. PattieThe non-industrial and industrial trade unions concerned submitted written evidence to the study group which recently reported on the future of the Royal ordnance factories. Defence Ministers have discussed the matter with them on a number of occasions. There will be further consultation and my right hon. Friend is expected to meet them again on 27 July. Representations have also been made by a number of Members and other individuals.