§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total cost at current prices (a) of the Tornado aircraft fleet and (b) of spares in stock and ordered; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyFor the cost of the Tornado programme, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Ruislip, Northwood ( Mr. Wilkinson) on 20 February last, at column875. The value of spares in stock and currently on order is estimated at £636 million at current economic conditions.