Written question asked by Mark Robinson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- What benefits have resulted to British industry from the order for 67 Apache attack helicopters.
- Answer
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Mr. Mark Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what benefits have resulted to British industry from the order for 67 Apache attack helicopters. [2480] Mr. Arbuthnot: The order for Apache attack helicopters will lead to significant benefits for British industry. Work worth some £2 billion will be undertaken in the United Kingdom and it is estimated that over 180 firms will receive contracts. The scope of the project and its high technology nature will provide excellent opportunities for British companies to benefit through the demonstration of their capabilities and cost effectiveness.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2480; 284 c521W
- Session
- 1996-97
- Subjects
- Contracts Defence Helicopters Procurement Military aircraft Apache helicopters
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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