HC Deb 22 June 1998 vol 314 cc372-3W
18. Mr. Keith Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the strategic defence review before the end of July. [45239]

Mr. George Robertson

A package of proposals has been submitted to the Cabinet. Once decisions have been taken, the Review's conclusions will be published in a White Paper as quickly as possible thereafter.

Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the implications of the Defence Review for defence procurement. [45222]

Mr. George Robertson

I refer the hon. Member to the oral answer I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth, North (Mr. Rapson),Official Report, columns 683–84.