Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will estimate the effect of a reduction of 40 planes in the German order of Eurofighter on (a) the unit cost and (b) the in-sevice date of the aircraft in the UK. - (Holding answer 16 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Duncan Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the effect of a reduction of 40 planes in the German order of Eurofighter on (a) the unit cost and (b) the in-service date of the aircraft in the UK. [154165] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 16 March 2001]: Germany has not announced any reduction in its commitment to Eurofighter. The memoranda of understanding that underpin the programme contain the principle that any costs resulting from a reduction in quantity by one of the nations shall be met by that nation. The aircraft to meet the in-service date are already in production.

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