§ Mr. Michael Spicerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is now the total cost of Phantom aircraft, including spares, purchased or ordered by the Government.
§ Mr. William Rodgers,pursuant to his answer [Official Report, 26th April; Vol. 251W 910, cols. 38–9], circulated the following information:
The total cost of Phantom aircraft and associated missile and equipment, including spares, purchased or ordered by the Government to date is approximately £620 million.