Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 7 February 1992,Official Report, column 329, what are the factors which determine whether it is appropriate to make available information on plans for and progress of individual projects.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlislePlans for significant new projects are normally announced when decisions to place contracts or invite tenders are made. Progress on major projects is reported regularly in the major projects statement and the defence equipment programme review.