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Written question asked by Lord Gilbert (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2010.


Armed Forces: Aircraft

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to be able to disclose what, if any, restrictions apply to their ability to sell any A400M aircraft which they may have purchased.
Answer

The UK decision to procure the A400M was based on a value for money evaluation of the capability it delivers to help meet our future military airlift requirements. This decision was confirmed during the strategic defence and security review. It is for this reason that we do not have any plans to sell these aircraft once they are delivered. It should, however, be noted that once these aircraft are delivered and ownership has transferred from the manufacturer to Her Majesty's Government, save for matters of government policy, no restrictions on our ability to sell these aircraft would exist.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4024; 722 c331WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Exports A400M aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk