WESTLAND HELICOPTERS AND THE PRESIDENTIAL FLIGHT

Early day motion 618, tabled 31 January 2005 by David Laws (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 46 members.

That this House congratulates Westland Helicopters for their success as part of the consortium which has secured the order for 23 US101 helicopters for the new US Presidential Flight; notes that this order was won in the face of extremely tough competition; thanks the UK Government and Defence Procurement Minister Lord Bach for their support for the order; and wishes Westland Helicopters continued success with this product in the export markets.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 25, Labour 15, DUP 3, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, UUP 1.