HC Deb 08 December 1987 vol 124 c142W
18. Sir John Farr

To ask the State for Defence when he now expects the European fighter aircraft to become operational.

Mr. Sainsbury

The European fighter aircraft is expected to become operational in the mid-1990s, subject to international agreement to the launch of full development.

71. Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the latest estimated cost of the European fighter aircraft project.

Mr. Sainsbury

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Lewisham, Deptford (Mrs. Ruddock) on 5 November, at column888.

40. Mr. Dykes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a further statement on the development of the radar contract awarded for the European fighter aircraft project.

Mr. Sainsbury

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Romsey and Waterside (Mr. Colvin) on 10 November, at column158.