Mr. Alan WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 1 February 1996,Official Report, column 849, if he will list the dates and destinations of the flights, the type of aircraft, the cost of each, if they were single or return journeys and which royal household was charged. [14038]
§ Mr. SoamesThe information requested is as follows:
this process we are examining the comparative costs of alternative options, including leasing F16 aircraft from the United States.
Dr. ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with Air Chief Marshall Sir Michael Graydon concerning the leasing of American F16 aircraft; and if he will make a statement. [14149]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotOptions for sustaining the effectiveness of our air defences, pending introduction into service of Eurofighter, are one of a number of subjects covered in discussions between my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence and Sir Michael Graydon.