United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 39964
RAF Coningsby: Typhoon Aircraft
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19 July 2022
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26 July 2022 · Answer
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26 July 2022
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether approval by military staff was sought prior to the Prime Minister taking control of a Tycoon fighter jet.
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19 July 2022
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether approval by military staff was sought prior to the Prime Minister taking control of a Tycoon fighter jet.
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26 July 2022
Answer
Yes. Prior approval for the Prime Minister to take limited and temporary control of the aircraft was received. Once airborne this is dependent upon the pilot's assessment of circumstances and conditions, for safety reasons.
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-07-19/39964
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1490681
- uk · wq-1490681 · source updated 26 July 2022