§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to his Department of compensation for Vickers Ltd. in respect of the cancellation of the contract to supply engines for tanks for Iran, in addition to the £5.1 million cost of the transfer to Rolls-Royce Motors Ltd. of building and equipment.
§ Mr. PattieThe claim in respect of cancellation is being settled in stages, and when finalised is likely to be contained in its entirety within funds already provided by Iran.