HC Deb 08 March 1999 vol 327 cc34-5W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his Department's definition of in-service date for(a) Eurofighter, (b) Merlin helicopters and (c) C130 aircraft. [72646]

Mr. Spellar

The information requested is as follows:

  • Eurofighter—delivery of first aircraft.
  • Merlin HM Mk 1—delivery of twelfth aircraft.
  • Merlin HC Mk 3—delivery of sixth aircraft.
  • Hercules C130J—delivery of twelfth aircraft.