§ Mr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimates he has made of the employment implications for skilled and design staff of the Tornado mid-life update.
§ Mr. SainsburyNo final decision has yet been taken on the content of the proposed mid-life update programme for the Tornado GR1 aircraft. It is not possible to assess the employment implications for skilled and design staff, but, if approved, a mid-life update programme would help to sustain job opportunities over a range of disciplines.