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Written question asked by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Typhoon Aircraft: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 121 of his Department's Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, for what reason the fruitless payment relating to the Reconstruction of Multi Threat Wall for Typhoon Synthetic Trainers was made.

Answer

Additional costs were incurred on the Typhoon Future Synthetic Training new buildings to ensure the internal walls complied with the latest appropriate standards, in order to meet security requirements.

This required the redesign and rework of walls that were already being constructed and resulted in the fruitless payment detailed in the Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16640
Session
2023-24
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Expenditure Ministry of Defence Training Typhoon aircraft
Link
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