§ Mr. Sternasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce his decision on the contract to build the first of class AOR Royal Fleet Auxiliaries.
§ Mr. Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Defence which shipbuilding company has been successful in obtaining the contract to build an auxiliary oil replenishment vessel for the Royal Navy.
§ Mr. LeeTenders for the design and build of the first two new auxiliary oiler replenishment vessels are currently being evaluated. No decisions have been taken on the size and timing of orders.