§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what action his Department has taken to implement the national strategic technical acquisition plan.
§ Mr. EggarMy Department has endorsed the technology priorities identified in the national strategic technology acquisition plan and reviewed its programme of aeronautics technology support, CARAD II, to ensure its alignment with the plan. My Department has also implemented the recommendation of the NSTAP industry/official joint working group, agreed with the Aviation Committee and the Society of British Aerospace Companies, to fund jointly with industry the appointment of NSTAP technology co-ordinators to promote the implementation of the plan. They are now being appointed.