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Proceeding contribution from Bob Ainsworth (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 February 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Strategic Defence Review (Green Paper).


Strategic Defence Review (Green Paper)

Over time, our plans are to base our air capability principally on two aircraft—the Typhoon and the joint strike fighter. The numbers and the particular capabilities of either of those will need to be considered in the defence review. I hope that my hon. Friend takes heart from the fact that even with the movement of resources in December towards the Afghan mission, I brought forward the Typhoon capability upgrade, which means that I understand the importance of maintaining our air capability.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
505 c310 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Defence Defence equipment Finance Public expenditure Procurement Military alliances Security Reorganisation Afghanistan
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk