§ Q65. Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on co-ordination between the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Trade and Industry of Government policy towards support for the helicopter industry, in the light of the proposed sale by Fiat to United Technologies Corporation of its stake in Westland plc.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Ministry of Defence and the Department of Trade and Industry maintain close co-ordination on a wide range of defence and industrial issues. But the Government regard negotiations between Fiat and United Technologies concerning their holdings in Westland as a matter for the companies.