Nimrod MR2 Aircraft

HC Deb 15 May 1987 vol 116 c384W

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the nuclear role of the Nimrod MR2 aircraft in Royal Air Force service.

Mr. Stanley

As stated in paragraph 404 of the "Statement on the Defence Estimates 1986" (Cmnd. 9763-I) RAF Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft can deliver US depth bombs against submarines.