Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what communications have taken place with the defence industry regarding the economic and industrial implications of the study of options for change;
(2) what communications have taken place with the defence industry regarding future equipment requirements of the armed forces as part of the study of options for change.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI am in constant touch with industry and the whole range of procurement matters is discussed. The issues which arise are being taken into account during the current exercise.