§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what further consideration he has given to the purchase of new Jetstream aircraft following his meeting with Jetstream managing director, Allan Macdonald; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenMy Department has studied carefully the company's proposal to replace RN and RAF Jetstreams with new Jetstream Super 31s. There is, however, no current operational requirement, nor are there other grounds for replacing our existing Jetstreams, which can continue in service into the next century.