HC Deb 27 January 1987 vol 109 cc191-2W
21. Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the current progress on the European fighter aircraft.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave him on 9 December 1986 at column141.

36. Mr. Hayward

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have taken place in the last month with his European ministerial colleagues on the interim engine for the European fighter aircraft.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

None. A process of international competitive tender for the selection of the interim engine for the European fighter aircraft is in progress.