§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence when the Naval Harrier will enter service; when HMS "Ark Royal" is to be withdrawn from service; and whether the Royal Navy's Buccaneer and Phantom aircraft are to be handed over to the RAF before the Naval Harrier comes into service.
§ Mr. DuffyThe Sea Harrier is expected to enter service in mid-1979. As regards the disposal of HMS "Ark Royal" and her aircraft, it is not the normal practice to give information of this nature in advance.