Helicopters

17.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he now expects to reach a decision on ordering light support helicopters for the Army.

50.

Mr. Couchman
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he now expects to make a statement on helicopter policy and the procurement of helicopters.

51.

Dr. Hampson
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to make a statement on helicopter procurement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence hopes to be in a position to make an announcement about our future support helicopter requirements shortly.