Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to figure 9, page 33 of the National Audit Office report, Delivering Carrier Strike, published on 16 March 2017, whether that figure accurately depicts departmental estimates of the expected number of Lightning II jets in the UK fleet.

Figure 9, page 33 of the National Audit Office report currently reflects the total number of UK F-35 Lightning aircraft to be delivered by 2026. The exact year-to-year buy profile remains subject to contract negotiation to ensure the best value for money for the Department.