Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Monday, 15 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the cost of leasing four C17 aircraft is greater than purchasing individual C17 aircraft; and if he will make a statement. (Holding answer 18 July 2002).

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the cost of leasing four C-17 aircraft is greater than purchasing individual C-17 aircraft; and if he will make a statement. [70781] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 18 July 2002]: The detailed lease costs and the underlying aircraft price are commercially sensitive and I am withholding this information under Exemption 13 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 70781; 389 c760W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Cost effectiveness Costs Leasing Procurement Military aircraft C-17 aircraft
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