§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Hawk advanced jet trainers have been procured: and when delivery will take place. [158261]
§ Mr. IngramFollowing the announcement last summer of our intention to procure Hawk 128 to meet our Advanced Jet Trainer requirement, detailed contractual negotiations with BAE SYSTEMS are continuing. Subject to a satisfactory conclusion, we are planning on placing an order for 20 aircraft with options for up to a further 24. The first aircraft would be delivered during 2008.