Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he estimates that the all-up weight of Chinook ZD 576, including variables, was represented with complete accuracy in the simulation conducted by Boeing; and if he will make a statement; what his Department's estimate is of the all-up weight of Chinook ZD 576, including variables and passengers, baggage and fuel, at (a) 30 seconds prior to the initial point of impact, (b) five seconds prior to impact and (c) at the point of impact; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

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