§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he plans to order the 200-bed primary casualty receiving ship announced in the Strategic Defence Review. [107249]
§ Mr. Kilfoyle[holding answer 27 January 2000]: A range of procurement options for the Primary Casualty Receiving Ship is being considered, including a full PFI service. Current indications are that we should be in a position to place a contract during 2002. The programme to achieve this date is being developed.