§ Norman LambTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions have taken place on the possibility of selling Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft 1347W ordered for the Royal Air Force to other countries without being delivered to the RAF; and if he will make a statement. [172420]
§ Mr. IngramSome consideration has been given to the scope to provide for early export of Eurofighter Typhoon to potential overseas customers. If pursued, a sale might be accomplished by adjusting the delivery profile to the RAF. The RAF remains, however, the primary customer for these aircraft and any decision made will take full account of its requirements.