§ Mr. McFallTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when the JP-233 bomb will complete its effective in-service life.
(2) what is his Department's policy towards the replacement of the JP-233 bomb.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkWe expect the JP-233 bomb to remain in service until well after the turn of the century. We will consider its replacement at the appropriate time as part of the Department's normal equipment planning process.