§ 15. Mr. Favellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received about the long-term future of those British Aerospace workers now engaged on work on Nimrod; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButlerI have received many representations about the position at British Aerospace, Woodford, including those from my hon. Friend, and I am aware of the skills and experience of the production and design teams at British Aerospace, Woodford. I am sorry that I am not yet in a position to make an announcement about the major servicing of the Nimrod, but hope to do so shortly.
§ 47. Mr. Easthamasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he hopes to make an announcement about Nimrod major servicing.
§ Mr. ButlerI have nothing to add to the answer I gave on 9 January, at column460, to the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull, North (Mr. McNamara).