§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to place an order for Challenger Tank 2 training rounds; what is the anticipated value of the contract; and if he will make a statement. [74759]
§ Mr. SpellarAn Invitation to Tender was issued in August 1998 for a new training round to replace the Discarding Sabot/Tracer round. As the order is currently the subject of a competition, its value is commercially confidential between the bidders and the Ministry of Defence. It is hoped to award a contract later in the year and I will make a statement at that time.