§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the Spanish Government gave notice of their intention to withdraw from the local area missile system programme; what are the implications for the future of the programme; and how much has been spent by his Department to date on the programme.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkSpain gave notice of its intention to withdraw on 4 December 1991. The project definition phase of this programme will continue. To date, my Department has spent £700,000.