§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what discussions he has had with the manufacturer of the A400M about the aircraft's engines; what assessment he has made of the power to size ratio of the A400M engines; what steps he has taken to promote Rolls Royce engines for the A400M; when the first A400M will come into service; and when the first A400M will come into service in the UK; [41936]
(2) how many years it will take to bring the A400M into service; whether the retendering process for the A400M's engines will delay its introduction into service; what discussions he has had with his German counterpart about the Bundestag Finance Committee's discussions on the A400M; how many United Kingdom jobs are dependent on the A400M; and if he will make a statement. [41922]
§ Dr. MoonieI will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.