§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will make a statement on the procurement of C-17; [44467]
(2) how many companies are involved in the production of C-17s; and what guidelines are being used for the purchase of C-17. [44468]
§ Mr. SpellarOur future air transport requirement is being scrutinised closely in the Strategic Defence Review and no decisions have yet been taken. Any future airlift procurement will be subject to normal procurement rules. In reply to the specific question on C-17, the aircraft is produced by the Boeing Company.