HC Deb 18 May 1981 vol 5 cc42-3W
Mr. Trippier

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what specific plans to co-ordinate defence research with other allied nations are currently operated or are being considered.

Mr. Goodhart

Extensive arrangements for the co-ordination of defence research exist within NATO under the auspices of the Conference of National Armaments Directors, and a full programme of work is in hand. There is also a number of more limited groupings between Allied nations, in which Britain is actively participating.