§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will make a statement on the contract with United Scientific Holdings for the supply of gun pods for Phantom fighter aircraft;
(2) what was the cost of the repair work to the Phantom aircraft cannon pods bought from United Scientific Holdings; and who is to pay for the repair work.
§ Mr. ButlerNo. I do not wish to prejudice the outcome of current contractual negotiations with the company by making any statement on the details of this case.