§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what he estimates to be the annual running cost of C130 Hercules aircraft.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesIt is estimated that the total running costs of the Hercules force at its maximum strength will be about £10 million a year, including spares, repairs and fuel for both aircraft and associated ground equipment and the cost of aircrew and servicing personnel.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of a C130 Hercules; and when he expects to accept delivery of the last of the order of 66 aircraft from the United States of America.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe cost of a Hercules is just over £900,000. It is expected that the last aircraft on order will be delivered to the United Kingdom in June, 1968.