HC Deb 20 November 2003 vol 413 cc1261-2W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many United Kingdom jobs he forecasts will be involved with each of the bidders for the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft contract; and if he will make a statement. [140041]

Mr. Ingram

The Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft PFI competition has yet to be concluded. Our decision will be based on the solution that provides the required capability at best value for money. Both bids could be expected to create or sustain several thousand jobs in the United Kingdom.

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