F16 Aircraft

HC Deb 26 January 1996 vol 270 c466W

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with(a) the Prime Minister and (b) the Deputy Prime Minister concerning the proposed leasing of American F16 aircraft. [12115]

Mr. Arbuthnot

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 15 January,Official Report, column 430. Discussions between Ministers are confidential.

Dr. Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the remit of Mr. David Hart in respect of providing advice on the proposed leasing of American F16 aircraft. [12116]

Mr. Portillo

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 19 October 1995,Official Report, column 360, and that from my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement on 15 January, Official Report, column 430.