§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when he will make an announcement on the company awarded the military trucks contract; [84084]
(2) how many companies bidding for the military trucks contract will base manufacture of the vehicle in the UK; [84085]
(3)if he will make a statement on progress being made with the tender for the military trucks contract. [84083]
§ Dr. MoonieThe tenders received for the military truck contract have been assessed and the four bidders have been invited to participate in a further round of tendering. Responses are expected early next year, and an announcement on the award of contract is planned for late 2003. Proposals for United Kingdom industrial participation have been included in all the bids.