§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to receive the results of the airborne stand-off radar demonstration programme; and what factors he will take into account in deciding whether the programme will be further developed.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe results of the technology demonstrator programme will be considered towards the end of this year. Decisions on the future of the programme will take account of all relevant factors including the results of the demonstrator programme, operational requirements and affordability.