§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Tynemouth (Mr. Trotter), of 29 March,Official Report, column 16, whether he has now received full clarification from the tenderers of their bids for the amphibious helicopter carrier; when he expects his Department to complete the evaluation of bids; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenWe received full clarification of bids from the tenderers yesterday. The evaluation of these final bids will be completed this summer and we expect to award the contract later in the year.