§ 23. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, in the light of the recent White Paper, he will make a further statement on his decision to 120W proceed with the production of 384 multi-role combat aircraft.
§ Mr. William RodgersExcellent progress is being made and negotiations on production arrangements are well advanced.
§ 25. Mr. Watkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated cost of the purchase of the present planned numbers of MRCA.
§ Mr. William RodgersI have nothing to add to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Salford, East (Mr. Allaun) on 8th March—[Vol. 907, c.45].