§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent study of the capability of the United Kingdom defence industry has been carried out by his Department; and what judgment he has as to which area of domestic defence manufacturing capability should be preserved for strategic reasons.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe Ministry of Defence keeps the capability of the United Kingdom defence industry under review. Our aim is to achieve value for money in the supply of equipment to our armed forces and our consideration includes, on a case-by-case basis, the advisability of ensuring a continuing United Kingdom source of supply.