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Debate between Robin Walker and Philip Dunne(9 years, 7 months ago)
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Mr Dunne
Clearly, as my hon. Friend knows, given his proximity to the Warton facility, export growth is important for sustaining jobs in Lancashire. The Typhoon is competing vigorously in a number of export campaigns, including the Royal Malaysian air force’s multi-role combat aircraft requirement. The Government are actively supporting the BAE Systems bid to win the competition and the company has discussed various options to meet the needs of the Malaysian Government. I visited Malaysia earlier this year to support those efforts, and today six RAF Typhoon aircraft from 3(F) Squadron are flying in Malaysia as part of Exercise Bersama Lima.
Mr Robin Walker (Worcester) (Con)
9. What assessment he has made of the contribution of armed forces community covenants to the reserves and cadet forces.