HC Deb 10 November 1998 vol 319 c169W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will issue an invitation to negotiate on the white fleet contracts for Scotland, Central, London and Southern regions; and if he will make a statement. [58331]

Mr. Spellar

Invitations to submit proposals for MOD `white fleet' requirements for the Scotland, Central Britain, London and Southern projects are expected to be issued shortly.

Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the target dates for the award of white fleet contracts outstanding; and if he will make a statement. [58332]

Mr. Spellar

The target date for contract award of the Scotland, Central Britain, London and Southern 'white fleet' contracts is August 1999. That for the South Western project is December 1999.