§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence when his Department plans to issue tender documents for maintenance work on the 32 Nimrod Mark 2 aircraft.
§ Mr. ButlerI hope to make an announcement about Nimrod major servicing policy shortly.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department is currently considering the need for a Nimrod replacement for the mid-1990s or beyond.
§ Mr. ButlerYes, but our considerations are still at an early stage.