HC Deb 06 February 1990 vol 166 cc590-1W
17. Mr. Ron Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current position regarding Ferranti's interest in the contract for radar to be fitted to the European fighter aircraft.

32. Mr. Dykes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the reasons for his Department's choice of the Ferranti radar system for the EFA project.

Mr. Alan Clark

At this stage I have nothing to add to the information I gave the House during the Adjournment debate on 23 January 1990,Hansard, col. 869–72.

26. Mr. Strang

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of the European fighter aircraft.

Mr. Alan Clark

I have nothing to add to what I told the hon. Member on 23 January, col. 869–72.

81. Mr. Alexander

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what evaluation he has made of the need for the European fighter aircraft following the reduction of tension in Europe in the past year.

Mr. Alan Clark

While we welcome moves towards a reduction in tension in Europe, there will be a continuing need to ensure the future air defence of the United Kingdom and of British forces wherever they may be located. We expect EFA to play a key role in this.