§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his French counterpart concerning the future large aircraft programme. [20196]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotI met Henri Conzé, délegué général pour 1'armement on Friday 1 March. The future large aircraft programme was discussed. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence has not recently discussed the future large aircraft programme with his French counterpart.