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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 Tuesday, 19 July 2011.


Armed Forces: A-400M

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to alter the number of A-400M aircraft they will procure following the discovery of defects which led to its partial grounding at the 2011 Paris Air Show.
Answer

The United Kingdom remains committed to its agreed order of 22 A400M aircraft, and there are no plans to change this.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10991; 729 c261WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Procurement A400M aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk