HC Deb 17 January 2000 vol 342 c283W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent meetings the Minister for Defence Procurement has had with Airbus to discuss the A400M; and what was discussed. [105033]

Mr. Kilfoyle

My noble Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement had planned to visit Airbus in Toulouse on 12 January but Parliamentary commitments meant she was unable to go. She hopes to rearrange the visit shortly.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will assess the benefits of defence procurement practices used by Airbus Military Company. [105172]

Mr. Kilfoyle

I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent meetings, and on what dates, the Minister for Defence Procurement has had with Boeing to discuss the C-17 transport aircraft. [105035]

Mr. Kilfoyle

My noble Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement met officials from Boeing on 11 January to discuss a range of issues, including the C-17 transport aircraft.