§ Mr. SarwarTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the decision to place the imaging equipment order for the Royal Navy's Astute submarines with Pilkington Optronics in Govan. [111096]
§ Dr. ReidI warmly welcome the decision by BAE SYSTEMS as Prime Contractor to award the contract for the provision of visual systems for the three Astute class submarines to Pilkington Optronics. This success is a reflection of the expertise of the company in the face of strong international competition and will be good news for the company's 600 staff in Govan.