HC Deb 10 June 1969 vol 784 c246W
Mr. Moyle

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the final cost of the cancelled order for F111 aircraft.

Mr. Healey

As a result of further discussions with the United States Government, the dollar costs of cancelling the aircraft order are now estimated at about £11 million, in addition to some £2½ million attributable to the cancellation of associated contracts in this country. The further reduction in the dollar costs from the estimate of £16 million given in February is largely due to the fact that the USAF has been able to take over material produced against our contract for its own purpose. The helpful attitude of the United States authorities in this matter has been much appreciated.