HC Deb 11 November 1992 vol 213 cc805-6W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to meet with the armaments and military equipment manufacturers to discuss options available to diversify into civil technology and engineering business.

Mr. Sainsbury

My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade and I are strongly committed to meeting and continuing a dialogue with companies from all sectors including with defence suppliers on the problems of adjustment that they currently face.