HC Deb 23 January 1985 vol 71 c456W
Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether there has been any more progress with the procurement of the multi-launch rocket system for the Army.

Mr. Butler

Final contractual negotiations are being carried out in order to agree with the European consortium prices for the MLRS phase I launchers and rockets, so that a firm production order can then be placed. Development of the MLRS phase III system has begun, following the award of the development contract to an international consortium on 29 November.