§ Mr. Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the development of the Hawker Siddeley Maritime Harrier; and if this programme is to be affected by proposed defence cuts.
§ Mr. JuddA project definition study of the maritime Harrier has been completed but no decision has been taken to proceed to full development.
23WThe maritime Harrier is being examined, together with many other projects, as part of the current defence review.