Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 June 2000. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 22 June 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the consequences for the development of future generations of military aero engines of the closure of DERA Ryestock's aero engine testing facilities. - (Holding answer 20 June 2000).

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the consequences for the development of future generations of military aero engines of the closure of DERA Ryestock's aero engine testing facilities. [127090] Mr. Hoon: [holding answer 20 June 2000]: On completion of the current engine programme for the Eurofighter project in 2002, there will be insufficient future work to justify the retention of the altitude test facilities at DERA Pyestock. There is no Ministry of Defence strategic requirement to retain the facilities. We are satisfied that there will be scope for engine suppliers to make appropriate alternative arrangements.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 127090; 352 c240W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Engines Military aircraft Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Pyestock
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