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Mr. Pattie
asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he can give an assurance that no decision will be taken to order Milan without first ensuring adequate reciprocal industrial purchases by France from the United Kingdom;(2) if he can give an assurance that no decision will be taken to order Milan before the House reassembles after the Summer Recess.
Mr. Mason
The timing and substance of the decision will take account of all the many relevant factors and interests.