HC Deb 22 May 1996 vol 278 cc239-40W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Nimrod maritime aircraft are currently out of operational use at RAF Kinloss; what are the causes of the technical difficulties affecting the aircraft; what will be the total cost to public funds to repair these aircraft; and if he will make a statement. [30317]

Mr. Soames

As at 20 May 1996 there were no Nimrod maritime aircraft out of operational use at RAF Kinloss, nor were there any technical difficulties to give cause for serious concern. The estimated cost of the current support contract for maintaining the Nimrod maritime force is some £ 15 million for a five-year period.

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