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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Monday, 18 February 2008.


Armed Forces: Helicopters

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Answer by the Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Bob Ainsworth, on 9 October 2007 (Official Report, col. 200), when they expect the six additional Merlin helicopters to be in operational use.
Answer

We expect that the first of the six additional Merlin helicopters will enter service in April 2008 and the rest later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1805; 699 c2WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
Defence Procurement
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Procurement Military aircraft Merlin helicopters
Link
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