§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the value to United Kingdom companies or research bodies of the collaborative projects set out in table 6, page 32 of Cm. 675-I; and what was the proportion expended in(a) Scotland and (b)s south-east England.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkIn 1989–90 the proportion of the United Kingdom equipment budget spent on collaborative projects, including contracts placed with United Kingdom industry, was about 15 per cent. of the total £8,258 million. The further information requested could be made available only at disproportionate cost.