§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the order for the Army attack helicopters; and if he will make a statement. [34213]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotI refer the hon. Member to the statement made earlier today by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will specify the criteria used by his Department to decide the procurement of Army attack helicopters. [34239)
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe attack helicopter contenders have been carefully assessed against the criteria of operational effectiveness, through-life costs, risk and industrial implications.