§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many of his civil servants accepted invitations from Vickers Defence Systems to attend Twickenham on Saturday 27 November; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenFrom time to time companies invite members of staff to attend a variety of functions. Acceptance of such invitations is covered by official guidelines. A total of one civilian and four military members of Ministry of Defence staff attended Twickenham on Saturday 27 November as guests of Vickers Defence Systems.