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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 2011.


Armed Forces: Aircraft

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Astor of Hever on 22 June (WA 299–300), whether the operational costs referred to include upgrades of Tornado GR4 above and beyond the theatre entry standard for Libya and additional aircraft beyond those already so modified.
Answer

The 82 Tornado GR4 aircraft already meet the theatre entry standard for Libya and are sufficient to meet operational requirements for the foreseeable future. Capability upgrades are already planned for in the defence budget and operational funding is not being used for this purpose.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10994; 729 c261-2WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Armed Forces: Aircraft
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Armed conflict Finance Libya Tornado aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk