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Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


F-35 Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a phase start for Initial Operational Test and Evaluation for the F35B Lightning II.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence is actively engaged in initial operational test and evaluation planning as part of a joint F-35 test team with the United States. The plan is subject to appropriate scrutiny but no decisions have been taken on a phased start to testing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58645
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Testing F-35 aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk