§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the rights of United Kingdom companies to commercial spin off, in relation to strategic defence initiative research.
§ Mr. BrittanMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence stated in this House on 9 December that the clearest guidance regarding the legitimate protection of intellectual property will be given to companies, research organisations and universities when they ask the Government for guidance about the sort of contracts into which they can enter.