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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 June 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 June 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what reports have been (a) made and (b) assessed by his Department relating to the computer FADEC used on Chinooks since Air Vice Marshal Jenner's statement to the Defence Committee last year; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what reports have been (a) made and (b) assessed by his Department relating to the computer FADEC used on Chinooks since Air Vice Marshall Jenner's statement to the Defence Committee last year; and if he will make a statement. [86438] Mr. Doug Henderson: Since the HCDC evidence session in March last year, there have been no reports from RAF personnel expressing flight safety concerns over FADEC.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
333 c327W; 86438
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Software Helicopters Safety Chinook helicopters