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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Michael Jack (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Joint Strike Fighter

Question
What steps his Department has taken to increase the UK's involvement in the joint strike fighter programme; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The UK remains fully committed to the joint strike fighter programme. Two weeks ago I announced that the UK would procure three instrumented test aircraft and associated support equipment to enable UK participation in the operational test and evaluation of the joint strike fighter air system.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
490 c642 
267176 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
F-35 aircraft
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk