HC Deb 20 December 1982 vol 34 cc408-9W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the cost of a further eight Chinook helicopters.

Mr. Pattie

For reasons of commercial confidentiality, it would be inappropriate to disclose this information.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the cost of replacing Sea King and Lynx helicopters; and to what extent these will be dedicated to operations outside the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation area.

Mr. Pattie

For reasons of commercial confidentiality, it would be inappropriate to disclose this cost information. These aircraft are needed to restore the strength of our Forces, and their roles will be unchanged from those of the aircraft they replace.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what he expects to be the cost of the additional six ASW Sea Kings; and to what extent these will be dedicated to out of area operations.

Mr. Pattie

For reasons of commercial confidentiality, it would be inappropriate to disclose this cost information. These helicopters are intended for the defence of the United Kingdom base.