§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Tornado aircraft will be converted to GR1b for the maritime role; and how many of that number will be on the front-line strength of operational squadrons.
§ Mr. HanleyWe plan to modify a total of 26 Tornado aircraft to GR1b standard for the maritime role. Of these, 24 will be on the front-line strength of operational squadrons.