§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made on the pre-feasibility study on ballistic missile defence; and when he expects to receive a copy of the report. [16539]
§ Mr. FreemanWork progresses on the pre-feasibility study for ballistic missile defence. A report will be made available to Ministers in the autumn of 1996 and will include the results of the pre-feasibility and associated studies.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what procurement plans he has for ballistic missile defence; and if he will make a statement. [16538]
§ Mr. FreemanIt is too early to make a statement on procurement plans for BMD. However, the results of the BMD pre-feasibility study programme will inform UK BMD policy and thus UK procurement plans. Announcements will be made as data become available and the options for BMD become clearer.