HC Deb 25 June 1969 vol 785 cc262-3W
31. Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total cost, including cancellation charges, incurred on the purchase of United State military aircraft since October, 1964; and what is the total value of offset orders from the United States of America obtained in return.

Mr. John Morris

On the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given by my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury in reply to a similar question from the hon. Member on 11th June. The Answer to the second part of the Question is about £80 million.—[Vol. 784, c. 264–5.]