HC Deb 25 April 1988 vol 132 c73W
Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many contracts have been awarded to companies operating in the United Kingdom, as part of the strategic defence initiative programme.

Mr. Sainsbury

Sixty-three.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many contracts for research and/or development have been awarded to universities and other research institutions in the United Kingdom, as part of the strategic defence initiative programme.

Mr. Sainsbury

Twenty-three.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many jobs have been created in(a) research institutions and (b) universities in the United Kingdom, as part of the strategic defence initiative programme;

(2) what information he has as to how many jobs have been created in companies operating in the United Kingdom, as part of the strategic defence initiative programme.

Mr. Sainsbury

Such information is not maintained by the Government.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total value of contracts awarded to companies operating in the United Kingdom, as part of the strategic defence initiative programme.

Mr. Sainsbury

Approximately $54 million.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total value of contracts awarded to universities and other research institutions in the United Kingdom, as part of the strategic defence initiative programme.

Mr. Sainsbury

Approximately $7 million.