§ Tony BaldryTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what powers the Government have to prevent Vickers Defence Systems' South African subsidiary Vickers OMC from entering into a joint venture with Indian company Tata Engineering to produce Casspir armoured personnel carriers in India. [40285]
§ Mr. WilsonThe Casspir mine protected vehicle is a product of Vickers OMC of South Africa. Any proposed joint venture to produce the vehicle in India is a matter for the South African and Indian Governments.
§ Tony BaldryTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she will answer the written parliamentary question from the hon. Member for Banbury of 27 February on Vickers Defence Systems' South African subsidiary. [46646]
§ Mr. WilsonI have replied today.