§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he will be making the report on the future of the Sheffield naval ordnance services establishment available to hon. and right hon. Members and to trade unions; what period of consultation is envisaged before ministerial decisions are taken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartI have nothing at present to add to what my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence said in his letter of 15 July to the right hon. Member.