Therefore, the need for defence diversification becomes sharper and sharper. My Lords, I certainly acknowledge what the noble Lord said with regard to the shrinking of defence markets throughout the world. I accept from him that the need for diversification is thereby enhanced. But it is a good thing in its own right. My Lords, I agree entirely with the noble and gallant Lord, but there is no element of compulsion whatever in that regard.
Industry is involved only if industry wishes to be involved.
I am sure that, as always, we can learn from examples on the other side of the Atlantic. However, as a result of those developments I hope that it will be possible for additional funds to be available in the public purse. My Lords, I beg to move the Motion standing in my name on the Order Paper. On Question, Motion agreed to. My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now resolve itself into Committee on this Bill.