§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what communications he has had relating to the Type 45 proposal submitted by BAE Marine; and if he will make a statement. [149086]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonI have received communications from ministerial colleagues, hon. Members and other interested parties.
The Government's response to BAE Systems's unsolicited proposal for the T45 Destroyers was set out by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 20 December 2000, Official Report, column 238W.