HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 c720W
Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the value of the countertrade and offset commitments entered into as part of the deal to lease Tornado aircraft to Italy; and what percentage of the value of the contract those commitments represent. [54169]

Mr. Spellar

The arrangements with Italy for the lease of Tornado aircraft provide for 100 per cent. offset of the lease value of £100 million.