Maritime Mining System

HC Deb 15 June 2000 vol 351 c668W

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role DERA played in securing the contract by BAe Systems to be the supplier to the Australian Defence Force of the Stone Fish MKIII Maritime Mining System; and if he will make a statement. [125435]

Dr. Moonie

This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member.

Letter from John Chisholm to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 15 June 2000: I am replying to your parliamentary question about a contract secured by BAE Systems. I can confirm that DERA has had no role or involvement in the securing of a contract by BAE Systems to be the supplier to the Australian Defence Force of the Stone Fish MKIII Maritime Mining System. I hope this is helpful.