HC Deb 19 February 1985 vol 73 c433W
Mr. Crowther

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what advice he has received from the Royal Air Force concerning the new basic trainer;

(2) whether he proposes to accept the advice of the Royal Air Force in his choice of the new basic trainer.

Mr. Lee

I am awaiting the evaluation of the revised offers received from the four suppliers, to which members of the Royal Air Force are naturally contributing. The needs of the Royal Air Force will, of course, be fully taken into account in reaching a decision.