§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he intends to order an attrition batch of Tornado aircraft; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyNine Tornado GR1 aircraft have already been ordered as replacements for expected attrition losses. A possible further purchase of Tornado aircraft is under consideration.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many night vision targeting pods he intends to order for the Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft.
§ Mr. SainsburyA contract for the supply of 10 advanced laser designator pods for Tornado GR1 aircraft has been awarded to Ferranti Defence Systems Ltd.
§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans exist to sell Tornado F2 aircraft withdrawn from RAF service to overseas customers.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 27 May 1988]: There are no plans to sell the Tornado F2 aircraft currently in storage at RAF Athan to overseas customers.