HC Deb 12 June 1974 vol 874 c572W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defense what indication he has received that the United States of America would order over 300 more Harriers if the aircraft were further developed.

Mr. John

My Department has been jointly engaged with the United States Government over the past year in examining the feasibility of an advanced version of the Harrier. The United States Government have not yet stated a formal requirement for such an aircraft.