HC Deb 03 June 1985 vol 80 cc62-3W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) pursuant to his answer of 22 May, Offical Report, column 426, what was the total acquisition cost of the Shorts Tucano;

(2) pursuant to his answer of 22 May, Official Report, column 426, what was the total acquisition cost of the British Aerospace PC-9 as specified in British Aerospace's final bid.

Mr. Butler

Following normal practice, the total acquisition costs of these aircraft cannot be disclosed without breaking commercial confidentiality.