§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the reasons for the delay in placing the order for air defence radar installations for the Royal Air Force; and what are the criteria for such a contract.
§ Mr. PattieBids for the provision of three air defence radars are currently being examined against the criteria laid down by the NATO international competitive bidding procedures. I cannot, for commercial reasons, comment on progress in the evaluation at this stage.