§ 16. Mr. HuttonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals the Government have to improve co-operation with the United Kingdom defence industry. [2056]
§ Mr. SpellarA strong industry is necessary to a strong defence. Co-operation between the Ministry of Defence and defence industry is already close, for example through the National Defence Industries Council, through conferences on future requirements and in many other ways. The Government intend that such co-operation should continue and improve.