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Written question asked by Clare Short (Independent Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 October 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 19 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, what concerns prompted the establishment of the inquiry into the gifting of two helicopters to the Royal Nepal Army in 2002.
Answer

[holding answer 16 October 2009]: Concerns over the airworthiness of the aircraft were raised by the Royal Nepalese Army during servicing of one of the aircraft. These concerns prompted the investigation into the procurement of the two aircraft and the use of UK Government funds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
497 c1227W; 293751
Session
2008-09
Related items
Helicopters: Nepal
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Helicopters Nepal
Link
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