Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much he estimates it will cost the United Kingdom to convert the Typhoon for a ground attack role.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much he estimates it will cost the United Kingdom to convert the Typhoon for a ground attack role. [175343] Mr. Ingram: The Eurofighter Typhoon was planned from the outset to be a multi-role aircraft with an initial ground attack capability, progressively benefiting from enhancement to this and other capabilities as part of an incremental acquisition programme. The cost of these enhancements is currently being discussed as part of the wider, ongoing Tranche 2 negotiations. These negotiations could be prejudiced by the disclosure of cost estimates.

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