§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 18 June 1998,Official Report, columns 265–66, what assessment he has made of the employment consequences for the UK of the award of the contract for the replacement of the Bulldog trainer aircraft; and what discussions he had with the Secretary of State for Education and Employment concerning the costs to public funds of those consequences. [48040]
§ Dr. ReidAssessments were made of the employment consequences for the UK for each of the bids for the Royal Air Force Light Aircraft Flying Task contract. These assessments included the consequences for employment at the University Air Squadron locations, the competing bidders and the aircraft manufacturers. Assessments were made in consultation with officials from the Department of Trade and Industry and the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Government Office.