---

The Ajax Programme

My hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (Luke Pollard) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

The Ministry of Defence had aspired to update the House via WMS on the Armoured Calvery programme today. Political channels have requested that this WMS is delayed until next week, as a result of key meetings (both cross Whitehall and with the Defence Prime in question) occurring this week. We have every intention to update the house via WMS early next week and would welcome your support in agreeing to this delay.