§ Mr. NealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether all decisions have been taken on the advanced short-range air-to-air missile.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkWe have recently endorsed staff requirement (air) 1234 for an advanced short-range, air-to-air missile and, in accordance with our norrmal procurement policy, we shall be seeking competitive proposals from industry. We are proceeding in accordance with the family of weapons memorandum of understanding and we shall seek bids which are compliant with its terms.