HC Deb 20 July 1972 vol 841 c143W
17. Mr. Warren

asked the Minister of State for Defence, what percentage of maintenance work for the Royal Air Force is sub-contracted to private industry; and if he will make a statement on future policy.

Lord Lambton

At present all aero-engine repair and overhaul, about 50 per cent. of airframe maintenance and repair, and about 60 per cent. of aircraft component repair for the Royal Air Force is allocated to industry. As regards the future, I do not envisage any change in the policy which I announced to the House on 20th January although the actual percentage may change from time to time—[Vol. 829, c. 648–9.]