HC Deb 15 October 2001 vol 372 cc952-3W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what support his Department has given to United Kingdom-based companies bidding for the New Zealand MoD contract for light armoured vehicles; and if he will make a statement. [7186]

Dr. Moonie

The Defence Export Services Organisation in MOD provided general marketing advice to a number of UK companies which were interested in the New Zealand requirement.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which United Kingdom companies his Department supported in a bid for the Polish MoD contract for a new 8x8 wheeled armoured carrier; and if he will make a statement. [7184]

Dr. Moonie

To date the Ministry of Defence has not been approached by British companies for support in connection with the Polish requirement. Should we be asked to provide assistance in the future, we would of course respond as positively as possible, in line with the Government support for UK defence industry and legitimate defence exports.