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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Crausby (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 23 February 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Joint Combat Aircraft

Question
Will the Minister assure me that Britain will have complete autonomy in its use of the joint strike fighter? Is he absolutely certain that we will be able to fly it to its full potential, maintain and upgrade it without the support of American personnel?
Answer

My hon. Friend has put his finger on a number of important points, and I can assure him that we are confident of meeting those objectives. It is a central priority in our programme to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
488 c11 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
F-35 aircraft
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk