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UIN 1008

Chinook Helicopters: Procurement

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13 May 2021

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18 May 2021 · Answer

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18 May 2021

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK jobs will be created through the purchase of 14 new extended-range Chinook helicopters; and what assessment his Department has made of the social value attributed to that purchase.

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  1. 13 May 2021

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK jobs will be created through the purchase of 14 new extended-range Chinook helicopters; and what assessment his Department has made of the social value attributed to that purchase.

    Source: Commons

  2. 18 May 2021

    Answer

    The acquisition of 14 Chinook H-47 Extended-Range helicopters assures Chinook operations to at least 2050, securing UK jobs both during aircraft manufacture and for long-term support. The UK workshare for every Chinook manufactured is estimated between 3-...

    Source: Written answer

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