§ Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Defence in what circumstances he will in future use open tendering procedures for orders for naval ships; and in what circumstances he will personally allocate orders.
§ Mr. LeeOrders will normally be placed as a result of competitive tendering. However, if there are special circumstances, these will be taken into account at the appropriate time.
§ Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement as to how far he takes regional considerations into account in the placing of orders for ships with British industry.
§ Mr. LeeOrders will normally be placed on the basis of best price and delivery terms following competitive tendering. Other relevant factors will, however, be taken into account accoring to circumstances.