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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mohammad Sarwar (Labour), on Thursday, 3 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 35 members in total.


PILKINGTON OPTRONICS IN GLASGOW

That this House welcomes the ??20 million order won by Pilkington Optronics in Glasgow to fit three Astute-class submarines with imaging equipment, as the modern version of the periscope; notes that this work for the Royal Navy secures the future for the 600 Govan employees by providing work for the next six years; appreciates the confidence shown by the Ministry of Defence in pioneering hi-tech British firms; and praises the innovative quality work of the Govan firm.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
349 
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Defence equipment Electronic equipment Glasgow Procurement Navy Technology Pilkington
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk