Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Friday, 14 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 the expenditure on tranche 2 of Typhoon combat aircraft will be allocated; and whether those funds will be used to develop a ground attack capability.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how the expenditure on tranche 2 of Typhoon combat aircraft will be allocated; and whether those funds will be used to develop a ground attack capability. [139277] Mr. Ingram: The commitment of some £200 million on tranche 2 of Typhoon has been allocated to cover a range of activities designed to reduce risk and provide a measure of protection to the overall Typhoon programme. These activities include; Computer Risk Reduction Programme, Obsolescence reduction, Equipment Development and other Long Lead Time activities. It is planned that an element of this funding will be used to develop ground attack capability.

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