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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Aircraft: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 July 2022 to Question 32493, what estimate he has made of the impact of changes in the foreign exchange rate on the acquisition of 14 new Chinook H-47 (Extended Range) aircraft.

Answer

The impact of changes in the foreign exchange rate have been mitigated by the department's use of forward purchasing arrangements. At this time we estimate that this activity has limited the increase in cost to the Chinook programme to £37 million.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198028
Session
2022-23
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Subjects
Procurement Military aircraft Dollar
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