§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what studies he has conducted on the impact on BAE(a) workflows and (b) employment prospects of the delay in agreeing the Tranche II order for Eurofighter Typhoons. [159498]
§ Mr. IngramAs part of our approach defined in the Defence Industrial Policy Paper, we continually monitor with industry the effects of defence expenditure on the industrial base. However the direct impact on BAE systems of workflows and employment prospects are a matter for the company. Negotiations with our partner nations and industry on the Tranche II order for Typhoons are ongoing.