§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many tenders have been received for the low-level laser-guided bomb programme; and if he will make a statement on the projected dates for project milestones for this programme.
§ Mr. AitkenThree companies responded following the invitation to tender issued last year. Of these, two were invited to submit best and final offers which are currently 441W under consideration. Project milestones will be established once the weapons contractor has been selected and final negotiations are complete.