HC Deb 05 May 1987 vol 115 cc361-2W
48. Mr. James Lamond

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on collaborative helicopter procurement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

It remains our policy to procure helicopters to meet the requirements of our forces through collaboration with our allies, whenever it is practicable and cost-effective to do so. Thus we are, as my right hon. Friend made clear in his statement to the House on 9 April, maintaining our full support for the Anglo-Italian EH101. We are also engaged, together with our Italian, Dutch and Spanish partners, in studies of a light attack helicopter based upon the Agusta Al29.