Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2016 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 4 July 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Military Aircraft: Ministers

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 June 2016 to Question 39746, what the original purchase cost was of the Voyager aircraft that has been adapted.

Answer: Voyager aircraft are not purchased on an individual basis, but are supplied as part of a 27 year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) service, originally signed in March 2008, to provide the Royal Air Force with an air to air refuelling and air transport capability. The total cost of the Voyager PFI service, which includes a fleet of 14 aircraft and associated infrastructure, personnel, maintenance and training costs over this 27 year period is £10.5 billion.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 41446
Session: 2016-17
Related items: Military Aircraft: Ministers
Monday, 13 June 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Costs Ministers Military aircraft Travel
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