Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Thursday, 23 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 10 April 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how (a) refuelling and (b) diversion arrangements would differ from those which currently apply, in respect of transport to the Falklands, following the purchase of (i) the Antonov 124 and (ii) the Boeing C17.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how (a) refuelling and (b) diversion arrangements would differ from those which currently apply, in respect of transport to the Falklands, following the purchase of (i) the Antonov 124 and (ii) the Boeing C17. [116498] Dr. Moonie: The current six Tristar C2 passenger and one Tristar KC1 freighter flights to the Falkland Islands all refuel at Ascension Island and rely on Rio de Janeiro or Montevideo for their diversions. If the Antonov An-124 or the Boeing C-17 were used in place of the Tristar KC1 freighter, the present refuelling and diversion arrangements would not change.

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