HC Deb 13 December 1985 vol 88 cc811-2W
Mr. Wallace

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many public servants will be involved in the strategic defence initiative participation office.

Mr. Norman Lamont

This matter is still under consideration.

Mr. Wallace

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated cost of setting up and operating the strategic defence initiative participation office in (a) the current financial year and (b) 1986–87.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The precise structure of this office is still under consideration and so I am unable to provide the information requested.