25. Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to place the order for the type 22 frigate announced in his statement on 14 December 1982, Official Report, c. 130.
§ 40. Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce his decision on whether to place an order with Vosper Thornycroft for a type 22 frigate.
§ Mr. Ian StewartAs my right hon. Friend the former Secretary of State for Defence said on 14 December—[Vol. 34, c. 130]—an order will be placed as soon as possible this year following a competitive tender exercise.