HC Deb 22 February 1977 vol 926 c543W
27. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about airborne early warning Nimrod.

38. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will take a decision in principle to order the AEW Nimrod as a replacement for the Shackle-ton in preference to the American-produced Boeing AWAC in the light of the merits in respect of the performance of these alternative aircraft required by NATO.

Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is the Government's intention to spend £150 million on the acquisition of the United States airborne warning and control system.

Mr. Mulley

I have nothing to add to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Chertsey and Walton (Mr. Pattie).