HC Deb 09 July 2001 vol 371 cc362-3W
34. Dr. Julian Levis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on progress on the type 45 programme. [1216]

Dr. Moonie

The analysis of BAE Systems Marine's unsolicited bid continues and we intend to announce our decision as soon as is practicable. At our request RAND are studying a range of alternative procurement strategies for our future warship programmes, with particular focus on options for the type 45 destroyers. This study will help inform our decisions. Wider economic impacts of the way ahead, and value for money, will be taken into account when the Government reach their conclusions on the way ahead and all interested Government Departments are being consulted.