§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will outline the programme for the procurement of the attack helicopter.
§ Mr. AitkenLater this year we intend to issue to industry a request for proposals for the supply of an attack helicopter. Following assessment of the responses we receive, we intend to place a contract through a prime contractor which would allow the chosen aircraft to enter service with the British Army before the end of the decade.