§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce his decision as to the future of the United Kingdom's amphibious forces.
§ Mr. StanleyI refer my hon. Friend to what was said by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence Procurement on 1 July during the debate on the defence Estimates at column 859.
§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of Britain's amphibious vessel force, including assault ships HMS Intrepid and HMS Fearless.
§ Mr. StanleyI refer the hon. Member to what was said on this matter in the debate on the defence Estimates on 1 July by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence Procurement at column 859 and by myself at column 916.