Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 26 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 1999. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 4 November 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what safeguards have been offered to ensure that Britain maintains control over the sale of Raytheon supplied BVRAAM missiles as part of the package with Eurofighter Typhoons to third countries.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what safeguards have been offered to ensure that Britain maintains control over the sale of Raytheon supplied BVRAAM missiles as part of the package with Eurofighter Typhoons to third countries. [96471] Mr. Hoon: The US Secretary of Defense has given undertakings that the US Department of Defense would support the export of Raytheon supplied BVRAAM missiles as part of the package with Eurofighter to certain countries, and proposed that other sales should be reviewed by a joint US/UK group. In the event of the UK Government selecting the Raytheon proposal for BVRAAM, the details would need to be agreed and incorporated in a Memorandum of Understanding.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 337 c254W; 96471
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Defence Exports International cooperation Procurement USA Typhoon aircraft Guided weapons Raytheon Antiaircraft missiles US Department of Defense