Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 19 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 April 2002. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Friday, 26 April 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the upgrading of the software of the radar in Fylingdales and Menwith Hill; how long it is expected to last; how much it is expected to cost; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment has been made of the upgrading of the software of the radar in Fylingdales and Menwith Hill; how long it is expected to last; how much it is expected to cost; and if he will make a statement. [52119] Mr. Hoon: We have not received a request from the United States for assistance with the deployment of a missile defence system. It would be premature, therefore, to make an assessment of the work that might be required to upgrade the facilities at RAF Fylingdales or RAF Menwith Hill for missile defence purposes, and how long such work might take. The costs associated with any such upgrading would be first and foremost a matter for the United States.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 52119; 384 c484W;384 c482W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Software Costs Radar USA Ballistic missile defence RAF Menwith Hill RAF Fylingdales
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