Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the sale of the four BAe 146 passenger jets flown by 32 Squadron (Royal Flight); and if he will make a statement.

The BAe 146 aircraft have been in service with the Royal Air Force since 1983 and are due to be withdrawn from service in 2022, when the current support contract also ends.

Disposal of the BAe 146 aircraft, operated by 32 Squadron (Royal Flight), will be managed by the Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) maximising the revenue-generating potential. DESA disposal also provides opportunities for British industry as part of the Government's Prosperity Agenda.