§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received on the timing of the announcement of the contract for type 23 frigates; and if he will make a statement. [15779]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotRepresentations have been received from various Members of Parliament as well as from representatives of the management and the work force of both tenderers. An announcement will be made as soon as the decision has been taken.