§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what action he has taken to ensure that10W technology developed partly using his Department's funding is given the opportunity to compete for sub-systems work when private contractors are given overall technical responsibility. [66662]
§ Mr. SpellarCompanies involved in developing technology funded wholly, or in part, by the MOD can incorporate both technology into their competitive tenders for subsequent work, subject to the usual rules of competition and licensing.