§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent on hiring heavylift aircraft since 1 July 1998 for use in UK defence or aid-related activities. [70782]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 18 July 2002]: From 1 July 1998 to 4 July 2002, the Ministry of Defence has committed to the charter of civilian heavylift aircraft up to the value of £43.9 million.