§ Mr. HuttonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to invite tenders for the refitting of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship Sir Bedivere; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenRFA Sir Bedivere is presently the subject of a competition for a ship life extension programme as opposed to a programmed refit. An invitation to tender for Sir Bedivere's SLEP was issued on 26 November 1993 and tender return date is 24 March 1994.