§ Mr. McWilliamTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what contact there has been between Ministers or civil servants and Royal Ordnance or BAe regarding the setting up of a joint company or other arrangement involving GIAT of France; and if he will make a statement. [41636]
§ Mr. EggarMy Department has regular contact with British Aerospace about collaborative opportunities, including possible arrangements between Royal Ordnance and GIAT. These discussions are commercially confidential.