HC Deb 23 June 1981 vol 7 cc77-8W
15. Mr. Wilkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the McDonnell Douglas AV8B aircraft meets the specification of Air Staff target 409 sufficiently closely to be ordered for the Royal Air Force.

22. Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now make a statement about Anglo-American co-operation on the AV8B project.

27. Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to be able to make a statement about the Harrier replacement for the Royal Air Force.

Mr. Pattie

A decision is expected shortly on the aircraft to meet the RAF's requirement for an improved version of the Harrier.