§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will meet workers' representatives from British Aerospace Defence—Royal Ordnance, Radway Green to discuss procurement policy.
§ Mr. AitkenIf the hon. Member would like to lead such a delegation, I would be willing to meet it.
§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to negotiate a successor agreement to the explosives, propellants and related products agreement with Royal Ordnance, Radway Green; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenWe do not intend to negotiate a successor agreement to the explosives, propellants and related products agreement which expires in March 1993. This was always intended to be an interim arrangement. Our defence procurement policy is to seek the best long-term value for money through the use of competition wherever possible.