Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To 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. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To 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. Ingram: The 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.

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