§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is intended to merge the three present Harrier squadrons in RAF Germany into two squadrons; if so, why; and what will be the reduction in front-line Harriers numbers in Germany.
§ Mr. JohnIt is not the Government's practice to give details of future defence plans of this nature. We have no plans to reduce the number of front-line combat aircraft in Germany.