Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 3 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many UK companies have been involved in the bidding process for the Boeing Company's Sea-Based Test X-Band Radar (SBX) project; what assistance her department (a) offered and (b) gave to each company; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many UK companies have been involved in the bidding process for the Boeing Company's Sea-Based Test X-Band Radar (SBX) project; what assistance her department (a) offered and (b) gave to each company; and if she will make a statement. [136932] Jacqui Smith: The number and identification of any UK companies bidding for Boeing's Sea-Based Test X-Band Radar (SBX) project would of course be a commercial matter between Boeing and the specific companies involved. I am not aware of any approach for assistance in relation to this programme. The lead on UK defence export activities is the responsibility of MoD's Defence Export Services Organisation (DESO).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 136932; 413 c31W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Companies Government assistance Procurement Radar Electronic warfare Boeing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk