§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, pursuant to the answer of 16 January, Official Report, column 642, he will make a statement on his Department's operational requirements to Scott Lithgow.
§ Mr. LeeThe answer given in theOfficial Report Of 16 January contains a typographical error and has been subsequently amended. The relevant passage should have read
…This timing reflects our operational requirements. Scott Lithgow will continue to be invited to tender for all MOD 447W new construction and refit work which it is capable of undertaking, but it must be competitive if it is to win future orders.I can advise the hon. Member that, as far as we are able, the MOD's requirements are made known to industry generally on a regular basis, eg for the Navy, at the Controller of the Navy's annual SEAFACTS presentation.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, pursuant to the answer of 16 January, Official Report, column 642, he will specify the wider and more relevant factors which persuaded the Government to place an order for a range mooring vessel with Scott Lithgow; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, pursuant to the answer of 16 January, Official Report, column 642, he will indicate the nature of the terms and conditions which he expects Scott Lithgow to fulfil in connection with the orders for a range mooring vessel and two lighters; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThe main factors to be addressed will be price, delivery and compliance with the tender documentation, particularly the technical specifications.