§ Q12. Mr. JackTo ask the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to help BAE Systems secure an order for Hawk aircraft from the Government of India. [147679]
§ The Prime MinisterDuring his visit to the UK in June last year I met Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes and offered my full support for BAE Systems' Hawk proposal. Both the company and the Indian Government have indicated that they are optimistic a final decision will be reached shortly.