§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will place the order for the replacement for the RFA Sir Galahad with British Shipbuilders.
§ Mr. Ian StewartInitial design work on a replacement for the RFA Sir Galahad is nearing completion. Invitations to tender for the build of the ship will be issued once the specification is finalised and approved. A decision on the allocation of the order will be taken when tenders have been received and evaluated.