§ Mr. SternTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he intends further involvement in the Euroflag consortium in relation to United Kingdom tactical military transport requirements; and if he will act to ensure the involvement of United Kingdom companies in potential projects resulting from the work of the consortium.
§ Mr. AitkenWe will continue to follow developments on the European future large aircraft project, and will consider aircraft which may result from the Euroflag consortium alongside other available options when we need to update our transport fleet.