§ Mr. Denzil Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the effect on British trade with the Eastern bloc of United Kingdom involvement in the strategic defence initiative research programme, and in particular of American concern to limit the transfer of technology.
§ Mr. ButcherI shall reply to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Denzil Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether any legislative changes are 452W proposed to bring the British system of export administration into line with the Anglo-American memorandum of understanding on technology transfer, produced as a result of British involvement in strategic defence initiative research; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherNo legislative changes to United Kingdom export administration are proposed as a result of the Anglo-United States memorandum of understanding.