HC Deb 23 April 1991 vol 189 cc379-80W
Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment has been made of the effect of the purchase of Heckler and Koch by Royal Ordnance on the ability of the United Kingdom defence industrial base to meet the long-term requirements of the armed forces.

Mr. Alan Clark

We provided confidential advice on the proposed acquisition to the Office of Fair Trading in the usual way.

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his German counterpart regarding the purchase of Heckler and Koch by Royal Ordnance.

Mr. Alan Clark

None.

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with the management of Royal Ordnance regarding their purchase of Heckler and Koch.

Mr. Alan Clark

None.