Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Monday, 29 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether EADS have agreed the terms for Tranche II for Eurofighter Typhoon. - (Holding answer 2 December 2004).

Answer: Mr. Jack: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether EADS have agreed the terms for Tranche II for Eurofighter-Typhoon. [201521] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 2 December 2004]: The terms for the order for Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon are negotiated by the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, on behalf of all four partner nations, with a consortium of four national partner companies including EADS. The order will then be subject to approval by the respective governments. That process is still under way and Parliament will be notified in the usual way when the contract is awarded.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 428 c909W; 201521
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Contracts Procurement Military aircraft Typhoon aircraft BAE Systems
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