Written question asked by David Crausby (Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on progress on the procurement of the A400M aircraft. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Crausby: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on progress on the procurement of the A400M aircraft. [138592] Dr. Moonie: A400M partner nations announced on 27 July that they intend to procure, in an initial order, numbers of aircraft sufficient to launch the programme. We are pressing ahead with the programme, in co-operation with our partners, and continue to expect the aircraft to enter service with the Royal Air Force in the latter part of this decade.

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