HC Deb 21 May 1998 vol 312 cc474-5W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will make an announcement on the award of the contract to replace Bulldog trainer aircraft. [43022]

Dr. Reid

"Best and final offers" have been sought from the bidders in this competition. I hope to be in a position to make an announcement of preferred bidder and choice of aircraft as soon as possible after their evaluation.