Question follow-through · 6066

Military Aircraft: Helicopters

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the planned discontinuation of the Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport Helicopter Service, whether (a) the Prime Minister, (b) other Ministers, (c) members of the Royal Family and (d) seni

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
4 Oct 2024
Target answer date
9 Oct 2024
Answer
21 Oct 2024 · 17 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 4 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the planned discontinuation of the Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport Helicopter Service, whether (a) the Prime Minister, (b) other Ministers, (c) members of the Royal Family and (d) seni

  2. 9 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 21 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    An alternative framework for VIP air transport and military command support air transport is being considered. The review will explore means of delivery and consider cost-effectiveness while ensuring the important military command function can be met appr...

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