HC Deb 08 December 1989 vol 163 c433W
Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether approval has been sought from the United States Government for the Anglo-French co-production of a long range air-launched missile.

Mr. Alan Clark

It is not clear what long-range air-launched missile the hon. Member has in mind, but in no case has such approval been sought.

Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions have taken place with(a) British Aerospace, (b) Thomson-CSF and (c) the French Government about the co-production of a long-range, air-launched missile.

Mr. Alan Clark

None.

Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what specifications have been provided to British Aerospace in respect of the production of a new long-range, air-launched missile.

Mr. Alan Clark

None.