HC Deb 07 March 1996 vol 273 cc327-8W
Mr. Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what measures he is taking to maintain a British capability to design, develop and build military vehicles in his evaluation of the options to meet the Army's multi-role armoured vehicle requirement. [19123]

Mr. Arbuthnot

We are discussing with France and Germany possible UK participation in the first stage of a collaborative venture to meet part of the UK's requirement for a multi-role armoured vehicle. The implications and opportunities for UK industry are an important factor in these discussions.