Royal Air Force

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:09 pm on 6 February 1997.

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Photo of John Spellar John Spellar Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) 5:09, 6 February 1997

I do not, because it is not true. The matter is self-evidently a political ploy. We should now move on in this debate, because Conservative Members are obviously incapable of understanding our position, although I have expressed it in plain English. I have made our position on the Eurofighter clear in my statement, but that does not suit Conservative Members' party political purposes. It is a game played by those in a party which is so far behind in the opinion polls—[Interruption.] They are desperate to cling on to office, by their fingernails—[Interruption.] Those who work in the industry will fully understand their game.