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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Monday, 15 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he estimates that the number of variants for the proposed Future Rapid Effect System will fall below 15.
Answer

Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he estimates that the number of variants for the proposed Future Rapid Effect System will fall below 15. [130782] Mr. Ingram: The Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) project is in its concept phase. The optimum make up of the FRES fleet will be determined by studies planned for the subsequent assessment phase of the programme. Only when these studies have been completed will we be able to finalise the number of variants required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130782; 411 c125W;411 c161W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles Procurement Future rapid effect system
Link
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