HC Deb 30 November 1987 vol 123 cc438-9W
Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether Shorts of Belfast are paying any penalties to his Department for delays on delivery of the Shorts Tucano; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury

There are no fixed penalties for late deliveries, but because Shorts are not paid until the aircraft is delivered they have every incentive to reduce delays to a minimum.