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Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2008.


Armed Forces: A400M

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What impact on the future availability of airlift capability for the Royal Air Force is expected from delays in the A400M programme; what was the original target price per aircraft; and what is now the anticipated price.
Answer

We are naturally concerned by delays to the A400M programme and are currently in discussions with the contractor about this. The department keeps its airlift capability planning under review and is considering contingency plans to mitigate any potential capability gaps caused by slippage in the A400M programme. I am withholding the contracted unit price of the A400M aircraft as this is commercially sensitive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5933; 705 c115WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Procurement Prices A400M aircraft
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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