HC Deb 30 November 1982 vol 33 c157W
Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will consider the reopening of the Nimrod aircraft production line in an effort to retain essential strategic skills at British Aerospace, Manchester.

Mr. Pattie

Reopening the Nimrod aircraft production line is a matter for British Aerospace to decide in the light of prospective sales.

Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the Royal Air Force has the required number of Nimrod aircraft to meet its full North Atlantic Treaty Organisation commitment.

Mr. Blaker

Yes.

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