HC Deb 22 April 1986 vol 96 c116W
Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is prepared to recommend to private sector companies in the energy industry that they should adopt a policy similar to his own when faced with computer suppliers in the United Kingdom insisting on extraterritorial restraints; and if he will support such actions.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

This is a matter for the industry, which will, however, no doubt take account of the Government's policy on extraterritoriality as confirmed in the answer which my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member on 27 March 1986 at columns556–7.

Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his policy on the acquisition for the use of his Department of computers and equipment supplied by companies which seek to impose extraterritorial United States controls on their United Kingdom staff or on non-Government United Kingdom customers or on United Kingdom exports; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

My Department makes its purchases of computers and related equipment on the basis of value for money and related considerations. The Department's position on extraterritorial constraints is as described in the answer which my right hon. Friend gave the hon. Member on 27 March 1986 at columns556–7.