§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the progress of defence contracts currently being undertaken in the north-west.
§ Mr. SainsburyThere are a large number of defence contractors based in the north-west, and a still greater number of projects being undertaken there. It is, therefore, not possible to provide the information requested without disproportionate effort. However, some 10 per cent. of defence expenditure is made in the region.