HC Deb 19 May 2000 vol 350 cc292-3W
Mr. Brazier

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the(a) armoured vehicles and (b) helicopters (i) in service and (ii) shortly to enter service in the armed forces which (A) the C17 can carry, (B) the A400M can carry, (C) the C130J can carry and (D) none of the above can carry; and in the case of helicopters if he will specify in each case whether carriage requires partial dismantling. [122914]

Dr. Moonie

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the Airbus A400M is the preferred supplier for the long-term strategic heavy lift aircraft. [122933]

Mr. Hoon

I refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made to the House on Tuesday 16 May in which I announced the Government's intention to procure 25 A400M aircraft, to be developed and produced by Airbus Military Company, to meet the strategic airlift needs of our armed forces in the medium to long-term.