§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent progress has been made on the planned procurement of a new range of light armoured vehicles; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenOur future light armoured vehicle programme is still in its early stages. Feasibility studies are currently being carried out by three consortia for a new tactical reconnaissance armoured combat vehicle—TRACER. Our requirements and procurement strategies for other future vehicles have yet to be determined.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions his officials have had with foreign companies regarding the planned procurement of a new range of light armoured vehicles; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenThe most recent discussions about our future light armoured vehicle programme, involving representatives of foreign companies, have been progress meetings between officials and the consortia who are carrying our feasibility studies for the tactical reconnaissance armoured combat equipment requirement—TRACER.