§ Mr. DykesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give a progress report on the sale of Tornado aircraft and equipment by his Department to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
§ Mr. SainsburyGood progress continues to be made with the sale of Tornado and other aircraft to Saudi Arabia. Delivery of the first 20 Tornado IDS aircraft, together with associated weapons, equipment and spares, has now been completed, and the majority of PC-9s and Hawks have also been delivered. Development of the associated support facilities in Saudi Arabia is proceeding satisfactorily, as is the training programme for Saudi personnel.