§ Mr. PoundTo ask the Prime Minister what action he has taken to co-ordinate Government activity in the restructuring of the European aerospace and defence industry. [50646]
§ The Prime MinisterI have established a new Ministerial Group (MISC5) to develop Government policy and co-ordinate related activity in this area. The Group will be chaired by the President of the Board of Trade.
The terms of reference and membership are as follows:
Ministerial Group on the Restructuring of the European Aerospace and Defence Industry (MISC5)Composition
- President of the Board of Trade and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
- Secretary of State for Defence
- Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Paymaster General
- Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry
Terms of Reference
To develop Government policy and co-ordinate related activity in promoting the restructuring of the European aerospace and defence industry.