§ Ann McKechinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how may jobs will be supported by the decision to proceed with the joint strike fighter in(a) the regions of England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales, (d) Northern Ireland and (e) the UK; and what information he has collated on how many jobs will be supported on a company basis. [17358]
§ Mr. HoonAs I announced to the House on 29 October 2001,Official Report, column 514W, it is estimated that up to 3,500 jobs could be supported or created during the next phase of the Joint Strike Fighter project, rising to 8,500 in later phases. The detailed information requested is not held in the format requested. Officials are working to collate the information and I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.