§ Mr. Denzil DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the total public expenditure cost to date of the United Kingdom's contribution to the European fighter aircraft project; and what is his estimate of the future cost. [1629]
§ Mr. SpellarUp to 31 March 1997 the UK's expenditure on the Eurofighter programme totalled £2.7 billion. Future UK procurement expenditure is currently estimated at £12,744 million. Figures are at average 1996–97 prices.