§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many VC tanker conversions remain to be carried out; how many have so far been converted; where the work was done; and where the remaining work will be done.
§ Mr. ButlerBAe is under contract to convert nine VC 10s to the tanker role, five of which have already been delivered, and is undertaking this work at Filton. Current plans allow for further conversions, for which competitive tendering will be invited.