§ Mr. Quentin DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the in-service date of the Meteor missile is; and if he will make a statement. [6200]
§ Dr. MoonieThe approved in-service date of Meteor is 2012. Meteor will provide the RAF with a world class missile and the programme demonstrates the clear commitment of the UK and its European partners to working together to deliver capability, for the benefit of our armed forces and our defence industry.