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Aerospace: Powell minute for MT ("Westland") [Westland threat to halve their helicopter division by half and close Weston-Super-Mare factory, demanding government order Sea Kings and Black Hawk; in fact "substantial negotiating margin" in Westland's position on orders; MOD has no need of Black Hawk but "element of bargaining" in their position; "The offer of medium-term hope is the only realistic one"] [declassified Dec 2016]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: PREM19/2583 f270
Editorial comments:
Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 2pp
Themes: Charles Powell minutes, Defence (general), Employment, Privatized & state industries, Public spending & borrowing, Science & technology

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