§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy towards Dutch participation in the local area missile system study.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleNo aproach has been received from the Netherlands about joining the local area missile system study. Any approach would require discussion among the collaborative partners in the family of anti-air missile systems programme, the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Italy.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the successful bidder in the advanced short-range air-to-air missile contract.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI hope to be in a position to make an announcement next year.