§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future amphibious support helicopter; and if he will list the project milestones. [68500]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 3 February 1999]: The Future Amphibious Support Helicopter, FASH, is intended to replace the Westland Sea King Mk 4 helicopter in around ten years' time in the role of support of amphibious operations. We are currently assessing a number of different solutions to meet the FASH requirement. Current planning would lead to the issue of an Invitation To Tender in 2001.