Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What facilities are available to Sector Ltd; and whether it is the only company to have a formal agreement with the UK Defence Secretary which permits the exploitation of British Army Training and Parachute Training Systems.

Answer: Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what facilities are available to Sector Ltd.; and whether it is the only company to have a formal agreement with the UK Defence Secretary which permits the exploitation of British Army Training and Parachute Training Systems. [2782] Mr. Spellar: Sector Ltd. does not hold a current licence for the exploitation of British Army parachute training items. The company terminated its previous licence by joint agreement on 8 May 1997 after many years in which no sales under the licence were reported to MOD. Accordingly, no special facilities are currently available to Sector Ltd. They will be accorded the same treatment as any other company approaching MOD for access to its facilities. No other company has been licensed by MOD to exploit the parachute training items formerly licensed to Sector Ltd.

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