HC Deb 24 April 1986 vol 96 cc205-6W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked th Prime Minister what assessment she has made of the adequacy of present and prospective arrangements for heavy vehicle manufacture in the United Kingdom in relation to the United Kingdom's defence requirements in a conventional war.

The Prime Minister

The position is continuously monitored. At present and for the foreseeable future there is more than enough heavy vehicle manufacturing capacity in the United Kingdom to meet defence requirements.