Written question asked by Lord Gilbert (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Monday, 22 November 2010.
Armed Forces: A400M
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government what contribution they estimate will be made to their plans for reducing the national deficit by the planned acquisition of the A400M aircraft.
- Answer
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The decision to acquire A400M was based on the UK’s requirement to bring into service a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities. The strategic defence and security review confirmed that A400M represented the optimum means to meet the UK’s future airlift requirements and that there was scope to retire the C130J fleet early. The decision to purchase A400M, therefore, was not directly related to reducing the deficit.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 3383; 722 c249WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Procurement A400M aircraft
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