§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effect of the Future Rapid Effects System programme on procurement of the Future Command Liaison Vehicle. [139687]
§ Mr. IngramThe number of Future Command Liaison Vehicles (FCLV) ordered takes into account the current analysis of the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) requirement.
§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his written statement of 6 November 2003,Official Report, column 44WS, on Future Command Liaison Vehicle, what armoured vehicle arrangements will be made for the RAF Regiment; and how many vehicles from the manoeuvre and support brigades' fleet will be used to make up the shortfall. [139688]
§ Mr. IngramThe RAF Regiment's requirement is being met by its current fleet of TUM (Land Rovers) and Saxons, and these will continue to be supported through life.
§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects to make a decision on the procurement of the second batch of the Future Command Liaison Vehicle. [139689]
§ Mr. IngramThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Alvis Vickers Limited for an initial batch of 401 Future Command and Liaison Vehicles, with the option to purchase a further 400 vehicles. We continue to keep our requirement under review, taking into account the Armoured Fighting Vehicle Rationalisation and Future Army Structure studies, as well as progress with the Future Rapid Effects System programme.