§ Mr. ClellandTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what specific factors still remain to be settled before the decision on the replacement for Chieftain tanks.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe hon. Member would not expect me to give details at this stage of a competition.
§ Mr. ClellandTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what effect consideration of the potential use of helicopter gunships is having on the timing of his announcement of the replacement for Chieftain tanks.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkWe are considering all relevant factors before making a decision on the equipment for our future main battle tank fleet.