§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to make a decision on the(a) STOVL and (b) CV variant of the Joint Strike Fighter; and if he will make a statement. [16557]
§ Dr. MoonieWe expect a decision on which variant of the Joint Strike Fighter, Carrier Version or Short Take Off and Vertical Landing, best meets our requirement for a Future Joint Combat Aircraft to be made by the autumn of next year.