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F-35 Aircraft and Typhoon Aircraft

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 July 2025UIN 68112

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has visited (a) Samlesbury and (b) Wharton assembly facilities for (i) F-35 and (ii) Typhoon aircraft since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Maria Eagle

These aircraft are an important part of providing security for this country and providing jobs for industry across the UK, and the Secretary of State for Defence hopes to visit these facilities in the near future.

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