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Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 May 1983.

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Photo of Mr Timothy Eggar Mr Timothy Eggar , Enfield North 12:00, 3 May 1983

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has so far been made in the introduction of MINIS in his Department.

Photo of Mr Michael Heseltine Mr Michael Heseltine The Secretary of State for Defence

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 1 March. The first, trial, MINIS round in the Ministry of Defence is now under way and is proceeding satisfactorily.

Photo of Mr Timothy Eggar Mr Timothy Eggar , Enfield North

Will my right hon. Friend confirm that MINIS is as important to good decision making in his new Department as it was in his old Department?

Photo of Mr Michael Heseltine Mr Michael Heseltine The Secretary of State for Defence

Yes, I certainly give my hon. Friend that assurance.

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