§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent expressions of interest he has received from the Government of Thailand about the purchase of Royal Navy warships; and if he will make a statement. [67568]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 8 July 2002]: The Ministry of Defence's Disposal Services Agency (DSA) has received no formal expressions of interest from the Government of Thailand about the purchase of Royal Naval warships in recent years.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what expressions of interest he has received from the Chilean Government in respect of the possible purchase of type 23 frigates. [67569]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 8 July 2002]: The Chilean Government have expressed an interest in the possible purchase of type 23 frigates in the future. Discussions are currently ongoing.