§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he intends to place orders for his British Army to acquire the Longbow Apache helicopter; and how many aircraft will be ordered.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe British Army's future requirement for attack helicopters is currently under review and a number of options, including the Apache, are being studied. We do not expect to make a decision on the choice of helicopter, or the size of any order, in the immediate future.