Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Friday, 17 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consultation the Government has had with European Governments about the Future Rapid Effect System requirement and about the possibility of collaboration to meet this requirement.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultation the Government has had with European Governments about the Future Rapid Effects System requirement and about the possibility of collaboration to meet this requirement. [190074] Mr. Ingram: We are already exploring areas of common interest for co-operative activities with Sweden on its SEP concept, and sharing information on studies carried out to date. Detailed studies during the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) initial Assessment Phase will investigate whether international collaboration offers a potential solution for FRES.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c592W; 190074
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armoured fighting vehicles EU countries Procurement Future rapid effect system
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