§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much longer he expects Canberra aircraft to remain in Royal Air Force service.
§ Mr. Ian StewartOn current plans the Canberra is expected to remain in service into the next century.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Canberras are still in Royal Air Force service.
§ Mr. Ian StewartFour units of Canberras are currently in service with the Royal Air Force.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has any intention of selling Canberra planes presently in Royal Air Force service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyNo Canberra aircraft presently in service with the Royal Air Force are being offered for sale. A few non-effective aircraft may, however, be disposed of later this year once spares recovery has been completed.