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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many United Kingdom jobs he forecasts will be involved with each of the bidders for the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft contract; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many United Kingdom jobs he forecasts will be involved with each of the bidders for the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft contract; and if he will make a statement. [140041] Mr. Ingram: The Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft PFI competition has yet to be concluded. Our decision will be based on the solution that provides the required capability at best value for money. Both bids could be expected to create or sustain several thousand jobs in the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
413 c1265W;413 c1261-2W; 140041
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Contracts Procurement Military aircraft Voyager aircraft
Link
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