§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will report on the progress on the Sea King MK5 conversion; how many aircraft are involved; and at what unit cost.
§ Mr. PattieAll 68 Sea King Mk2 aircraft are to be converted to the MK5 standard. Thirteen aircraft have been converted to date and, with a conversion rate of two per month, the programme is expected to be completed by late 1984. The average unit cost is some £600K.