§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when a decision will be taken on the replacement aircraft for the Army Air Corps Beavers; and what consideration he has given to Pilatus Britten-Norman's Defender for this role.
§ Mr. SainsburyA contract has been let with Pilatus Britten-Norman to assess the suitability of Islander aircraft for this role. We hope to reach a decision on the procurement in the new year.