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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Diana Johnson Excerpts
Monday 18th April 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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We all know that the Secretary of State is a very busy man with many commitments and a very full diary, but the House’s Committees are very important, and I am sure that he will not forget that. Get it sorted, man.

Diana Johnson Portrait Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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Hawk aircraft are built at Brough and flown by the Red Arrows, promoting the very best of British. Are there plans to procure new planes for the Red Arrows?

Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Dunne
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I recently announced a new support contract for the Hawk aircraft that takes it up to November 2020. We have time to decide how to sustain Hawks beyond that. That is much as I can say. However, I will tell the hon. Lady that the Red Arrows are due to commence a substantial programme of displays in this country and overseas this summer. I hope that many Members have the opportunity to watch them.