§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the NATO soldier modernisation plan so far as it affects United Kingdom companies and forces.
§ Mr. AitkenThe NATO soldier modernisation plan is a long-term concept for an integrated system of personal equipment for soldiers which is currently the subject of a study by the NATO industrial advisory group, NIAG. A number of representatives from United Kingdom companies are involved in this work. It is too early to assess the effect of the NATO soldier modernisation plan on United Kingdom companies and forces.