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Written question asked by Clare Short (Independent Labour) on Friday, 9 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nepal: Helicopters

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 9 September 2009, Official Report, column 2000W, on helicopters: Nepal, from what country the helicopters were purchased; and through what agency the purchase was organised.
Answer

In August 2002, the Directorate of Overseas Military Activity (DOMA) appointed Crown Agents to act for and on behalf of HM Government. The helicopters were procured from a company in Belarus.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
497 c433W; 292131
Session
2008-09
Related items
Helicopters: Nepal
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Helicopters Nepal
Link
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