Nurse
My apologies but I can’t answer your questions because I don’t know – perhaps only those at the top in Westland and MoD do, if they have considered the issues. The only thing I’d say is that much would depend on the terms of the license, and point out that very often these licenses are procured at the insistence of MoD, who pay for them under separate contract.
As for how much money would be wasted, I’m sure you know that this is formal MoD policy and be assured they will try to maximise performance.