Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 11 February 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence;Defence Procurement Agency

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total estimated cost per unit of the Tornado GR/1 midlife upgrade programme, including development and production. - Includes figure and text of letter from John Howe of the Defence Procurement Agency. (Holding answer 1 February 2000).

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total estimated cost per unit of the Tornado GR/1 midlife upgrade programme, including development and production. [107464] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 1 February 2000]: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Procurement Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the right hon. and learned Member. Letter from John Howe to Mr. Menzies Campbell, dated 11 February 2000: I am replying to your question to the Secretary of State for Defence in which you asked what the total estimated cost per unit of the Tornado GR1 midlife upgrade programme is, including development and production. This matter falls within my area of responsibility as Chief of Defence Procurement and Chief Executive of the Defence Procurement Agency. The estimated unit cost of the Tornado GR1 midlife update programme, including development and production, at current prices, is £6.8m.

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